Open Other Mixed

Holbrook School for Autism

Portway, Belper, DE56 0TE
Part of: ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
160 Pupils
160 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
51.70% FSM %
142 Boys
18 Girls
About Holbrook School for Autism

Holbrook School for Autism is an Academies for pupils aged 4–19 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 160 pupils on roll. School capacity: 160. Current headteacher: Co-Headteachers Lucy Hunt & Richard Jackson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derbyshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Amber Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Amber Valley
Ward Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2018
UKPRN 10068332
URN 146058
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Coker Chair of Local Governing Body 24/04/2024 23/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amanda Jogela Chair of Local Governing Body 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Samuel Bayliss Local Governor 29/04/2019 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Michelle Booth Local Governor 04/02/2025 03/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Coker Local Governor 11/11/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Daire Local Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola MacDonnell Local Governor 26/03/2024 23/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Amy Miller Local Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2030 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Jane Reddish Local Governor 04/02/2025 03/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Roberts Local Governor 09/07/2024 08/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Susan Severn Local Governor 13/06/2023 12/06/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Natasha Wood Local Governor 10/12/2024 24/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Holbrook School for Autism is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Belper, Derbyshire.
Holbrook School for Autism has 160 pupils, with a capacity of 160.
Holbrook School for Autism caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The Headteacher at Holbrook School for Autism is Headteacher Co-Headteachers Lucy Hunt & Richard Jackson.
Holbrook School for Autism is at Portway, Belper, DE56 0TE, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Holbrook School for Autism: Has a sixth form.
Holbrook School for Autism is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher Co-Headteachers Lucy Hunt & Richard Jackson
Portway, Belper, DE56 0TE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 146058
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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