Is Holbrook School for Autism a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 June 2023. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Holbrook School for Autism's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Holbrook School for Autism averaged an Attainment 8 score of 0.4 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Holbrook School for Autism's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at Holbrook School for Autism met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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Holbrook School for Autism

Portway, Belper, DE56 0TE

Ofsted: Good

Independent

Phase

160

Capacity

4-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 June 2023.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 0.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 10

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 100.0%
Continued in education: 100.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 0.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 160
Boys: 148 (87%)
Girls: 22 (13%)
Capacity: 160 (106% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 53.9%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 6.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.1
Budget per Pupil: £36,594/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy special converter
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: Boarding school
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.0%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Asian Indian: 1.9%
Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%

87.0%

White British

1.9%

White Other

1.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01332880208

headteacher@holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk

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Portway

Belper, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146058
UKPRN: 10068332
Establishment No.: 7001
Trust: ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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