43
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
52%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 10/01/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDerbyshire
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio2.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Holly House Special School · All-through · Derbyshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
43
Pupil : teacher ratio
2.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
77%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
24%
Persistent absence
52%
Contact
Address
Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9QR
Local authority
Derbyshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 43 | 3.0 | 100% | 0% | 77% | 24% | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 45 | 3.5 | 100% | 0% | 76% | 24% | 60% |
| 2022/23 | 45 | 3.5 | 100% | 0% | 78% | 17% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 45 | 5.7 | 100% | 0% | 87% | 16% | 51% |
| 2020/21 | 43 | 4.8 | 100% | 0% | 88% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 43 | 4.3 | 100% | 2% | 84% | 10% | 34% |
| 2017/18 | 44 | 3.9 | 100% | 2% | 82% | 13% | 48% |
| 2016/17 | 42 | 4.0 | 100% | 0% | 83% | 12% | 36% |
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