Holbrook School for Autism

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 20 June 2023
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Portway

Belper, DE560TE
Phone: 1332880208
Website: holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 146058
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: Portway, Belper, DE56 0TE
Website: www.holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk
Age range: 4-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 160 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 147
Free School Meals: 52.0% (76 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (147 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 86.3%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 33.9%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 4 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 9; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 147 pupils; 4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where learning comes to life"

Respect Inclusion High aspirations

Head Teacher's Message

Co-Headteachers Lucy Hunt and Richard Jackson welcome visitors, emphasising a safe, nurturing, autism-specific environment and a curriculum designed to develop the whole child across two sites with a residential provision.

Facilities

Forest School site Sensory rooms Food technology Computing Sports hall Library Horticulture area Outdoor learning environments Residential provision

Curriculum Highlights

Raindrops (Early Years) Stream River Ocean Waterfall Four Preparation for Adulthood areas: Friends & Community, Employment, Independent Living, Good Health ASDAN Realising Aspirations; Open Awards; AQA including Essential Digital Skills, Animal Care, Travel Training

SEND Provision

All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and provision is tailored via a 'My Plan' with four areas, organized into four pathways to meet EHCP outcomes.

Admissions Criteria

Ages 4–19; specialist provision for autism and learning disabilities; two sites (Portway, Holbrook and Whitemoor, Belper); residential provision for up to 28 pupils who stay one night per week during term time.