Holmfirth High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Address | Heys Road, HD9 7SE |
| School Website | www.holmfirthhigh.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1484691460 |
| URN | 107769 |
School Census
| Total | 1314 |
| Girls/Boys | 651/663 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 210 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2023 | Outstanding |
| 13/12/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 June 2023 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 08 February 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 13 December 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 July 2012 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 07 October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 15 January 2007 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 16 October 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 27.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.69 |
| Progress 8 | 0.73 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| Entering EBacc | 23% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.64 |
| Progress 8 | 0.73 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.71 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 514 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 185 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 508 |
| As first preference | 315 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 277 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 277 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 261 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 239 |
| As second preference | 198 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 239 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 502 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 174 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 258 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 498 |
| As first preference | 310 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 257 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 496 |
| As first preference | 295 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 261 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 259 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 444 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 251 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 251 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 284 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 259 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 467 |
| As first preference | 300 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 259 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 428 |
| As first preference | 280 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 252 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
New Mill Infant School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kirkroyds Lane, , HD9 1LS
New Mill Junior School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Royds Avenue, , HD9 1LJ