Robert Holme Academy, Brigg
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
8 pupils
10 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Brigg
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brigg
Admissions Demand - North Lincolnshire
Places available
2,283
Applications
1,858
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Secondary admissions across North Lincolnshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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