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Winifred Holtby Academy

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location_onHull, HU7 4PW

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,338

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Attainment 8

36.4

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Kingston upon Hull, City of

#2,928 of 3,216 nationally

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Winifred Holtby Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Hull, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Winifred Holtby Academy is an academy converter in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,320 pupils on roll, of whom 45% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4, placing the school #12 in Kingston upon Hull, City of and #2,928 of 3,216 nationally. 29.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 16.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

29.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.5%

Entering EBacc7.10%

EBacc APS3.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14.90%

EBacc APS3.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.54

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.61

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.59

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)68%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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24 September 2021

Inspection Report

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25 February 2021

Inspection Report

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01 December 2020

Inspection Report

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09 July 2019

Inspection Report

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07 December 2017

Inspection Report

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28 March 2017

Inspection Report

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01 July 2015

Inspection Report

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24 March 2015

Inspection Report

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09 May 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-06-27

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-07-09

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-12-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-03-28

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-03-24

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

16.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.9%(118 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,320 pupils. During this period, there were 218 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 16.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,320	218	16.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,345	230	17.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,314	209	15.9%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,334	206	15.4%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,334	241	18.1%	8.2%	7
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,319	164	12.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,338	182	13.6%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,347	134	9.9%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,299	156	12.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,311	84	6.4%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,317	88	6.7%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,313	95	7.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,320	13	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,317	93	7.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,282	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,282	64	5.0%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,304	46	3.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,285	46	3.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,287	36	2.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,303	55	4.2%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,291	59	4.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,287	34	2.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,296	45	3.5%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,290	40	3.1%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,302	25	1.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,306	33	2.5%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 65 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 62 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 54 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Hearing Impairment 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree24%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree36%

disagree1%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree40%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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