The Holden School

A other independent special school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Holden School.

Greater Manchester, WN74SB Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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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%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Firs Lane
Leigh
Greater Manchester, WN74SB

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146988
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Special
Address
Firs Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4SB
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
84 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
84
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (84 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
3 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
6
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
84 pupils
4-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Individuality

Head Teacher's Message

Alan Harrison, Headteacher, expresses enthusiasm about leading The Holden School and is committed to giving every pupil the best opportunities to succeed and to “smash the glass ceilings” that society may place on them.

Facilities

Spacious, bright classrooms Sensory Room The Chillout Zone & Nurture Room Therapeutic Suite Fantastic Outdoor Spaces Astroturf play-zone Direct access to the local park The Science Lab Design & Technology (D&T) Room Food Technology Kitchen Space

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Maths Science English (reading across the school, phonics, literacy, speaking/listening, drama, and both English Literature and Language GCSEs) PSHE (relationships education, SMSC, Health & Wellbeing, and a Careers pathway aligned with the Gatsby Benchmark) Art and DT (Art, Design & Technology, and Catering) PE (outdoor education and the Duke of Edinburgh award) Humanities (History and Geography) Computing RE Music (weekly enrichment for pupils in EYFS to KS3) Life Skills Princes Trust Enrichment and Pastoral activities

Wraparound Care

The Firs Lane site provides a full wraparound education for primary pupils, with facilities and spaces designed to support learning and pastoral care, including direct access to a local park, spacious classrooms, a sensory room, a chillout/nurture room, a therapeutic suite, and expansive outdoor spaces.

SEND Provision

On-site therapy team comprising Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychotherapist, Assistant Psychologist, Therapy Assistant, with access to other specialist therapies as required; team works with each pupil to agree on a tailored support plan.

Admissions Criteria

Aged 4–18 years; referred by the relevant Local Authority; most likely has a statement of SEN or an Education and Health Care Plan (or is under assessment); may have Social, Emotional, Mental Health, or behavioural difficulties; may have autistic spectrum conditions; may have Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, or Dyscalculia; will benefit from the school’s therapeutic input.

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