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Winifred Holtby Academy
Midmere Avenue, Leads Road, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4PW, Kingston upon Hull, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,320
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 91% nationally. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 7%, indicating room for growth in broader academic engagement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, but parents may wish to consider the school’s performance in specific subjects and its limited LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 36.4 | Bottom 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%. | 51% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.78229, -0.31833 · HU7 4PW
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Hull, City of
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139629
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Winifred Holtby Academy rated by Ofsted?
Winifred Holtby Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Winifred Holtby Academy a good school?
Winifred Holtby Academy scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Winifred Holtby Academy in GCSEs?
Winifred Holtby Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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