The Holden School
Details
| Age Range | 4-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Address | Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4SB |
| School Website | https://www.theholdenschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1942932540 |
| URN | 146988 |
School Census
| Total | 60 |
| Girls/Boys | 7/53 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 11.7%/88.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/02/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/02/2020 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 19% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 19% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 48% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 29% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 29% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 57% |
| no | 43% |
Ethnicity
Nearby Schools
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Leigh Street, , WN7 4TP
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Walmesley Road, , WN7 1YE
Leigh Central Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Windermere Road, , WN7 1UX