The Holden School

About The Holden School

The Holden School supports children with a range of social, emotional and mental health barriers to learning. This includes complex additional needs, such as attachment issues and autism spectrum disorders. We aim to help each of our pupils in their academic progress – but we are also focused on developing key life skills, for a confident and comfortable future in the wider community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Alan Harrison

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

2 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic school for our daughter"

We were initially hesitant to send our daughter to The Holden School, but after meeting the team and seeing the facilities, we knew it was the right decision. The Horticulture Facilities and Wild Garden areas have been a game-changer for her - she's made so many friends and loves spending time in nature. We're so grateful for the individualized support she's received.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel T. Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 1, 2022

4.0

"Some ups and downs"

We've had a mixed experience with The Holden School so far. Our daughter loves her teachers and the facilities are great, but we've had some issues with communication from the school. That being said, we do feel like they're working hard to meet our daughter's needs and we appreciate their focus on developing key life skills.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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David M. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2021

5.0

"A supportive community"

We sent our son to The Holden School for two years, and while it wasn't always easy, we're so grateful for the support he received. The school's focus on individuality and unique value really resonated with us, and we loved seeing our son thrive in their clinical therapy program. We'll always be grateful for the experience.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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