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Hipperholme Grammar School
Bramley Lane, HX3 8JE, Calderdale
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
288
Capacity
370
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With an Attainment 8 score of 52.0 and 86% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 11%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a robust curriculum in core subjects. Overall, the school offers a positive environment for students aged 3-16, but limited published data may restrict a comprehensive understanding of its strengths and weaknesses.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.0 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | No UK data |
Location
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53.72849, -1.81320 · HX3 8JE
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107585
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.hgsf.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hipperholme Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Hipperholme Grammar School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Hipperholme Grammar School a good school?
Hipperholme Grammar School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hipperholme Grammar School in GCSEs?
Hipperholme Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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