How many pupils does Holbrook School for Autism have?

Holbrook School for Autism has 160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holbrook School for Autism's Ofsted rating?

Holbrook School for Autism was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).

How does Holbrook School for Autism perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Holbrook School for Autism achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.4 in 2025/26.

How does Holbrook School for Autism perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Holbrook School for Autism met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Holbrook School for Autism part of an academy trust?

Yes — Holbrook School for Autism is part of ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Holbrook School for Autism?

Holbrook School for Autism is located at Portway, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TE.

Holbrook School for Autism

Portway, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TE

Good

Inspected 20 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

0.4

Attainment 8

4–19

Ages

160

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Holbrook School for Autism

Holbrook School for Autism is an academy special converter in Belper, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 160 pupils on roll. It is part of ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 54.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 160 / 160 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

54.1%

Free school meals

4.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.6%

Overall absence

22.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

25.1

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

7.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

64.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.8 vs 2023/24

£44,430

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,635 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.9

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£36,594

Spend per pupil

£39,138

Income per pupil

36%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Portway, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TE
Phone: 01332880208
Headteacher: Joanne Howarth
Website: www.holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holbrook School for Autism?: Holbrook School for Autism is an academy special converter in Belper, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Holbrook School for Autism have?: Holbrook School for Autism has 160 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Holbrook School for Autism's Ofsted rating?: Holbrook School for Autism was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).
How does Holbrook School for Autism perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Holbrook School for Autism achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.4 in 2025/26.
How does Holbrook School for Autism perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Holbrook School for Autism met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Holbrook School for Autism part of an academy trust?: Yes — Holbrook School for Autism is part of ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Holbrook School for Autism?: Holbrook School for Autism is located at Portway, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0TE.