Robert Holme Academy, Brigg
Robert Holme Academy is a special school for boys aged 5 to 11 in Brigg. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Robert Holme Academy in detail
Robert Holme Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Our effectiveness and success is derived from the integrity of our staff who work together in an open and transparent environment providing the best possible education for our students. We provide the skills and the very latest resources to stimulate learning and growth for our students, while promoting life-long education for all members of staff."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As a new SEN School in the North Lincolnshire area, I am immensely proud of the RHA and the educational, social and life experiences we can offer to enrich the lives of young people. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about a bespoke offering for pupils we support. RHA’s core mission is CLEAR."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Robert Holme Academy are Hestia School (0.2 miles, Good); and Hera House (4.7 miles, Good).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Robert Holme Academy has an education, health and care plan (8 of 8 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brigg Rail Station, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hewson House (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Robert Holme Academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Robert Holme Academy creates a welcoming family environment where pupils with special educational needs flourish. Staff combine skilled teaching with exceptional emotional support, helping pupils who have had negative experiences in mainstream schools to develop confidence, resilience and friendships. The school's dedicated approach to reading and personalised learning ensures every child is truly valued and supported to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and approach to reading, with pupils practising daily and staff bringing stories to life through role play and songs
- Strong oversight of pupils' individual SEND needs with precise targets linked to EHC plans, using external professional guidance effectively
- High-quality pastoral care and emotional support that helps pupils develop resilience, regulate emotions and attend well
- Ambitious, thoughtfully designed curriculum adapted to meet individual pupils' needs
- Effective management of pupils' behaviour and attendance through empathetic and kind staff responses
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities in subjects like art and music for pupils to practise and master new skills, affecting learning outcomes
- Insufficient enrichment experiences beyond the local community, limiting pupils' understanding of modern Britain and the wider world
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school maintaining thorough checks on education, health, safety and welfare of pupils and up-to-date policies reflecting the latest guidance.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, gardening, science and technology enrichment activities, trips to places of worship, parks and local amenities, career exploration with visitors
Robert Holme Academy is a small independent special school for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs that has been rapidly improved since its last inspection. The school provides a welcoming, nurturing environment where pupils thrive with skilled and dedicated staff who are aspirational for all pupils to achieve their potential.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Robert Holme Academy
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
8 pupils
10 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Brigg
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brigg
Across North Lincolnshire council
Places available
2,201
Applications
1,717
Got 1st preference
96.2%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All secondary applications across North Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Robert Holme Academy is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
8
Total Pupils
8
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Robert Holme Academy
Questions parents ask about Robert Holme Academy
What is Robert Holme Academy's Ofsted rating?
Robert Holme Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does Robert Holme Academy meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, Robert Holme Academy met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Robert Holme Academy?
Robert Holme Academy has around 8 pupils on roll.
Does Robert Holme Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Robert Holme Academy is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Robert Holme Academy?
Robert Holme Academy is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Robert Holme Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Lincolnshire is 7.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Robert Holme Academy?
Robert Holme Academy is at Fircroft, 3 Wrawby Road, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8DL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)