Holly House Special School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
45
AGES
7 - 14
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(18/03/2025)
Full Report - All Reports

Special schools provide a unique and distinctive educational environment to meet the needs of the pupils in their community. Undertaking standard tests may not be appropriate and we do not show performance data for special schools.

View exam results via the link below and contact the school to ask about measuring pupil progress.

A Parent's Guide to Choosing a Special School

FREE DOWNLOAD

64%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

3.4:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
38.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
75.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Church Street North
Old Whittington
Chesterfield
S41 9QR
01246450530

School Description

Pupils appreciate being part of this small school. Staff know pupils well and make sure that they are well cared for. Pupils reflect positively on this care and feel safe. They value the after-school activities that provide them with a range of experiences. The trips on offer, including the annual beach trip, encourage pupils to experience the world outside their local community and to try new things. In many subjects, pupils access an ambitious and well-planned curriculum. When this is the case, pupils make positive progress. However, in some subjects, pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Pupils benefit from a range of physical adaptations that support them to focus their attention. They make good use of these strategies to maintain their concentration and engage with their learning. They are proud of their work and want to share their achievements. Adaptations to help pupils access the curriculum are less well thought out. This can make learning more difficult for some pupils. Pupils recognise that they are all different and have diverse needs. Staff’s detailed knowledge of pupils means they can predict challenges and offer appropriate support when pupils face difficulties. This ensures that pupils can manage their emotions and improve their behaviour.

Holly House Special School Parent Reviews



73% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 9% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 27% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>27, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 18% Agree 55% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 64% Strongly Agree 27% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>64, "strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 36% Agree 9% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 36% {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>36} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 9% Strongly Agree 45% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>9, "strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 27% Agree 45% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 27% {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>27} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 18% Disagree 27% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Yes 73% No 27% {"yes"=>73, "no"=>27} Figures based on 11 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 1 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 1 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 1 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 1 responses up to 21-03-2025
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 1 responses up to 21-03-2025

Responses taken from Ofsted Parent View

Your rating:
Review guidelines
  • Do explain who you are and your relationship to the school e.g. ‘I am a parent…’
  • Do back up your opinion with examples or clear reasons but, remember, it’s your opinion not fact.
  • Don’t use bad or aggressive language.
  • Don't go in to detail about specific staff or pupils. Individual complaints should be directed to the school.
  • Do go to the relevant authority is you have concerns about a serious issue such as bullying, drug abuse or bad management.
Read the full review guidelines and where to find help if you have serious concerns about a school.
We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. Please see our T&Cs and Privacy Policy for details of how we treat registered emails with TLC.


News, Photos and Open Days from Holly House Special School

We are waiting for this school to upload information. Represent this school?
Register your details to add open days, photos and news.

Do you represent
Holly House Special School?

Register to add photos, news and download your Certificate of Excellence 2024/25

*Official school administrator email addresses

(eg [email protected]). Details will be verified.

Questions? Email [email protected]

We're here to help your school to add information for parents.

Thank you for registering your details

A member of the School Guide team will verify your details within 2 working days and provide further detailed instructions for setting up your School Noticeboard.

For any questions please email [email protected]

Holly House Special School Catchment Area Map

Official pupil census data is not available for this school and we are unable to offer a heat map or likelihood of admission tool at this time.