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Holly House Special School
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QR, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.4 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
43
Capacity
43
Ages
7–14
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 73%, this school offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-14, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. Academic performance shows that only 17% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, with no students achieving a higher standard. While it ranks better than 27% of schools in the area, families may want to consider the limited data available before making a decision.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 17% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
73%
My child makes good progress
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School has high expectations
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
My child feels safe
64%
My child is happy
64%
School keeps me informed
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Location
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53.27313, -1.42836 · S41 9QR
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN131322
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holly House Special School rated by Ofsted?
Holly House Special School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Holly House Special School a good school?
Holly House Special School scores 27.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holly House Special School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holly House Special School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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