Welcome to Hollywater School

Hollywater School is an inclusive school that strives to ensure that all children feel safe when they are with us and where we encourage an environment in which they are ready to learn. Our values focus on openness, kindness, honesty, positive relationships and trust.We have a dedicated and skilled staff team, who work with the strengths of each individual child to ensure that they achieve to the best of their abilities.Our Mottos is: Inspire, Believe, AchieveInspire: Every journey a child makes begins with a spark of inspiration. For our students, this spark can come from the joy of discovery, the thrill of overcoming a challenge, or the encouragement of a trusted parent, friend or adult. At Hollywater we aim to light up the path with stories of courage and success, and show that every dream, no matter how big or small, is within reach.Believe: To develop faith in oneself is a powerful force. Encouraging each of our students to believe in their abilities, to trust in their potential, and to embrace their unique strengths. With belief, they can turn rise to many different challenges and opportunities and face each day with confidence and resilience.Achieve: Achievement is not just about reaching the finish line; it's about the growth and learning that happens along the way.At Hollywater we celebrate every milestone, no matter how minor it might seem. Achievements come in many forms—academic success, personal growth, creative expression, and beyond. We aim to recognise and honour these victories, and foster an environment where every child can flourish.Together, we believe that, as a community, “we can be the change we want to see in the world” for our students. We value the opportunity to work with our families, governors and local communities to create a world where SEND children are empowered to dream big, believe in themselves, and achieve extraordinary things!Maria -Brigid RyanHeadteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

4 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

144 Total

No. of Boys

107 (74.3%)

No. of Girls

37 (25.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

100%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:85%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:15%
England:2%

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 24, 2025

Open Morning

Dec 3, 2025

Open Morning


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Dec 18

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 23 - Aug 31


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Enrichment Activities

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We have lots of fun and enriching facilities available to our students - please find more information via the sidebar

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Lego

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed