Robert Holme Academy, Brigg

Special
Other independent special school
Boys
Ages 511

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Kate Dunderdale-Lawrence
Pupils:8 / 10 capacity
LA:North Lincolnshire
Phone:07854476600
Address:Fircroft, 3 Wrawby Road, Brigg, DN20 8DL
Status:open
Opened:10 November 2022

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Inspected 16 September 2025View full report
URN:149400
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Brigg and Immingham
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Brigg Rail Station (entrance)
304m · 5 min walk

Bus Stops

Hewson House (adj)
168m · 3 min walk
White Horse (adj)
188m · 3 min walk
Bigby Street (opp)
212m · 3 min walk
St Helens Road (o/s 24)
234m · 4 min walk
Sir John Nelthorpe (Lower School) (In)
328m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

80%

Available places

8 pupils

10 capacity

2 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Brigg

Low pressure
New homes approved:263
Projected new pupils:47

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brigg

Admissions Demand - North Lincolnshire

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

Places available

2,283

Applications

1,858

Got 1st preference

95.2%

Got preferred school

99.0%

Secondary admissions across North Lincolnshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

16 September 2025
3 December 2024
5 December 2023

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