Holly House Special School
Community special school in Chesterfield (Derbyshire).
Location
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Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Mindfulness
- Forest School
- Restorative Practice
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 131322
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 7 to 14
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Constituency
- Chesterfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1997
Governing body (1 current, 3 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Phil Pierce | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Caroline Bell Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Ian Sabroe Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Jenni Leary Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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