# Holly House Special School — Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Marc Hughes

## Contact

- **Address:** Holly House School, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01629 533190
- **Website:** https://www.hollyhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/chesterfield/holly-house-special-school-10718

## About

Holly House School is a Derbyshire Local Authority maintained special school for pupils from 7 to 14 years of age. We specialise in supporting young people who are autistic or have conditions such as ADHD, attachment disorders, and anxiety. Our purpose is to help young people back into mainstream schools.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Holly House School: A Home Away from Home: I'm so grateful to Holly House for providing my child with a safe and nurturing environment. The staff are incredibly supportive and go above and beyond to ensure each child reaches their full potential. The residential program has been a game-changer for our family. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Holistic Approach to Education: Holly House stands out for its commitment to a holistic approach to education. The school's curriculum is tailored to meet each child's unique needs, and the staff are always looking for ways to support their pupils. Our child has thrived in this environment. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: We have mixed feelings about Holly House. While the staff are generally supportive, we've experienced some communication breakdowns with the school administration. However, our child has made some progress, and we appreciate the school's efforts to provide a safe and inclusive environment. *(Nov 2021)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Care: We placed our child at Holly House due to their exceptional education and care facilities. The school's values of respect, responsibility, and relationships truly shine through in the way the staff treat the children. Our child made excellent progress during their time there. *(Mar 2021)*

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