Located in Belper, Holbrook School for Autism is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Holbrook School for Autism currently has around 160 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 88.8% boys and 11.3% girls. Around 51.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Portway, Belper, DE56 0TE |
| Website: | www.holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332880208 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Co-Headteachers Lucy Hunt & Richard Jackson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146058 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 160 |
| Number of Pupils: | 160 |
| Number of Boys: | 142 |
| Number of Girls: | 18 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.80% | 134 |
| Unclassified | 3.80% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 3 |
| African | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook CofE Primary School Moorside Lane , Holbrook DE56 0TW | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Church of England Primary School Moorside Lane , Holbrook DE56 0TW | - not rated | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsley CofE (Controlled) Primary School Church Street , Horsley DE21 5BR | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milford Primary School Chevin Road , Milford DE56 0QH | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilburn Junior School The Flat , Kilburn DE56 0LA | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ecclesbourne School Wirksworth Road , Duffield DE56 4GS | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Flamsteed Community School Derby Road , Denby DE5 8NP | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood House Portway , Holbrook DE56 0TE | - not rated | 0 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook School for Autism Portway , DE56 0TE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood House Portway , Holbrook DE56 0TE | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowen House School 50 Holbrook Road , DE56 1PB | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.