Special schoolData as of May 2026

Holbrook School for Autism

Portway, Belper, DE56 0TE

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Pupils

160

Ages

4-19

FSM

51.7%

Capacity

160

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

25.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

6.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Holbrook School for Autism

Holbrook School for Autism is a secondary school in Belper, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 160 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Portway, Belper, DE56 0TE | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holbrook School for Autism, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — Good
Dec 2014 — Good (predecessor: Holbrook School for Autism)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holbrook School for Autism

What is Holbrook School for Autism's Ofsted rating?

Holbrook School for Autism received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Holbrook School for Autism's latest exam results?

Holbrook School for Autism: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Holbrook School for Autism located?

Holbrook School for Autism is a secondary school in Belper, Derbyshire (DE56 0TE).

How many pupils attend Holbrook School for Autism?

Holbrook School for Autism has around 160 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Holbrook School for Autism with other schools?

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