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Holmfirth High School
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.5 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,329
Capacity
1,330
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of June 2023, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally. An impressive 86% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 75% secure a grade 5 or above. Although EBacc entry is relatively low at 21%, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.6 | Top 9% UK |
| 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% | Top 9% UK |
| 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%. | 75% | Top 7% UK |
| 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%. | 21% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.58275, -1.77141 · HD9 7SE
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN107769
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.holmfirthhigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holmfirth High School rated by Ofsted?
Holmfirth High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Holmfirth High School a good school?
Holmfirth High School scores 92.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Holmfirth High School in GCSEs?
Holmfirth High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.6. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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