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Holly House Special School

Church Street North, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9QR

A Requires improvement-rated special school in Chesterfield where 17% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school
Pupils
43
Ages
7-14
FSM
76.7%
Capacity
43
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
33.0%
Writing
33.0%
Maths
17.0%
RWM Combined
17.0%

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About Holly House Special School

Holly House Special School is a school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 11 responses), 73% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 17% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 43 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Street North, Chesterfield, S41 9QR | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holly House Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  2. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Apr 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Holly House Special School

What is Holly House Special School's Ofsted rating?
Holly House Special School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Holly House Special School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 11 responses): 73% of parents would recommend Holly House Special School.
What are Holly House Special School's latest exam results?
Holly House Special School: KS2 2024/25: 17% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Holly House Special School located?
Holly House Special School is a school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S41 9QR).
How many pupils attend Holly House Special School?
Holly House Special School has around 43 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holly House Special School with other schools?
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