Hollybank School

Hollybank School continues to excel as an outstanding institution, providing a nurturing and inspiring environment tailored to meet the needs of all pupils. With a highly specialized curriculum designed to address the specific requirements of students with profound and multiple learning difficulties, the school demonstrates exceptional care, attention, and expertise from its staff in supporting pupils' emotional and educational development. The close-knit school community fosters a strong sense of belonging and security among students, contributing to their happiness and wellbeing.

Strengths

• Exceptional care and understanding of pupils’ complex individual needs.
• Highly specialized curriculum tailored to each pupil’s requirements.
• Strong relationships built on effective communication and trust between staff and pupils.
• Successful management of pupil behavior and emotional regulation.
• Opportunities for holistic experiences, including physical activities and community integration.

In 2024–25 pupils at Hollybank School attended 82.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 53.6% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Hollybank School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Hollybank School had 43 pupils, 79.1% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Hollybank School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hollybank School is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

When was Hollybank School last inspected by Ofsted?

Hollybank School was last inspected in April 2024.

How many pupils does Hollybank School have?

Hollybank School has 43 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hollybank School cover?

Hollybank School for pupils aged 2 to 19.

Where is Hollybank School?

Hollybank School is at Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0DQ.