Welcome to Frederick Holmes School

Frederick Holmes School is a community special school catering for pupils with severe physical/ learning disabilities and those with profound and multiple needs aged 2-19.

It is a school where all children are valued and all staff strive to deliver an inspirational curriculum in a supportive and caring environment. We welcome children and their parents and carers into a friendly, hardworking school where respect for others, positive attitudes and independence are nurtured and each child is given the opportunity to flourish and reach their potential.

We are based in a fantastic purpose built building. We have excellent facilities to meet the needs of all our pupils including a hydrotherapy pool, rebound room, soft play and sensory rooms.

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone who accesses this website. Whether you are looking for information on the curriculum, this week’s lunch menu, or term dates, you should find all the information you need.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the school directly.

We are a member of the Humber Education Trust (HET). Frederick Holmes School policies are in the policy section on this website, further HET policies can be found on the HET website.

The Humber Education Trust Website can be found here.

If you require a paper copy of any of the school documentation found on the website, please contact Reception.

  • Mrs Helen Maddison
    Head Teacher

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🍕Pizza Making Party🍕
For Young People Registered with Downright Special (Age 11 -25 )

📅Friday 12th June 2026
🕧6pm-9pm
📍The Back Room, Cottingham, HU16 4BB
🎟️Book here:
www.ticketsource.com/downrightspecial/t-ejjqlln

- Make and eat your own Pizza
- Spend time with friends
- have a drink, listen to music, dance and enjoy!

Please let us know of any allergies or intolerances during the booking process.

We are asking for a voluntary contribution of £5 for each person attending the event, the amount can be changed in the booking process by typing in the box. ​You can still make a donation to the charity too!

Feel free to give us a call if you’d like to have a chat about any adjustments your young person may need to enjoy this event.

Bookings close Monday 8th June 2026

Any questions then please email social@downrightspecial.co.uk
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It may have been a shorter week due to the bank holiday however our week at Freddie’s started with a fantastic visit from Immersive Experiences with their planetarium. A trip to the stars and planets fitted in great with our “We are heroes”theme for the summer term. On top of that we have had birthday celebrations, rock music, outside play and wearing yellow to raise awareness for Wishbone Day. What a week and there’s still one more day to go! ... See MoreSee Less

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What a fabulous week of weather we have had. Everyone has had a great week having fun in the sunshine. Excercise programs, sensory exploring, horse riding and much more. Take a look at some of the exciting things we have been up to. ... See MoreSee Less

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We had a fantastic end of term with our Easter Eggstravaganza event (thanks to everyone who attended and voted for our fabulous displays), Easter treats from Doreen's charity (thanks so much!), trips to The Deep and Beverley Minster, some fabulous hydrotherapy, arts and craft, baking, a rock band and some outdoor Easter fun. Hope you all have a lovely Easter! ... See MoreSee Less

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‘FHS encourage children to be independent where appropriate ‘…
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‘You are all doing an amazing job, I feel totally safe in sending my child to school. Thank you to each and every one of you’…
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‘Thank you to you all. You are all doing a fantastic job and I know my child is in very safe hands’…
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‘Love the certificates and badges on Marvellous Me! As well as messages in the home school book. We also enjoy reading the termly progress reports’…
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‘Freddie’s are accepting of my child’s needs and her class teacher has changed the whole school experience into a positive. I have total faith in her’…
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‘I love the switch button that we now get every night telling us what our child has been doing during the day. Love getting pictures on marvellous me. I feel fully informed of everything my child does in school’…
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‘My son absolutely loved his signing lesson with Becky today!’…
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‘Very approachable staff in class and in the office!’…
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‘I think you are all amazing, it can’t be easy yet you still carry on, I know my son is in safe hands’…
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‘We have had brilliant communication from school. It has been regular and consistent. We are very confident in the school’s ability to care for and teach our child’…
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‘FHS have a very personal approach to every child’s needs’…
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‘My child enjoys attending FHS and we are amazed and very pleased with the progress he is making. Thank you very much for all the support we have been given throughout the pandemic!’…
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‘Thank you very much for everything that you do, we really appreciate it’…
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‘Keep up the amazing work you do Freddie’s’…
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‘Thank you for my daughter’s photos! Her smile says it all, she loves school so much!’…
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‘Staff were so happy and jolly and the interaction with pupils was wonderful to see’…
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‘The leadership team are very caring and amazing’…
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‘You are all doing brilliantly. I have every confidence that my child is in a safe and secure environment. Thanks to all the staff at Freddie’s’…
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‘My little boy loves school and his teachers are all amazing!’…
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‘Infinite thanks to all for your wonderful work! You have a magic school!’…
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‘You are all doing brilliantly. I have every confidence that my child is in a safe and secure environment. Thanks to all the staff at Freddie’s’…
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‘Think you all deserve a medal as big as a dustbin lid, thank you to each and every one of you who work at Freddies, you are doing a marvellous job’…
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