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Holderness Academy
Station Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8UZ, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.2 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
990
Capacity
1,390
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, reflected in a 75% parent satisfaction rate. The school demonstrates solid performance in GCSEs, with an Attainment 8 score of 43.1, placing it in the top 65% nationally, although only 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While 63% of pupils progress to university, only 8% reach the top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality 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. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 65 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (487 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
88%
School keeps me informed
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child feels safe
86%
School has high expectations
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child is happy
80%
Progress is communicated
77%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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53.75183, -0.19595 · HU12 8UZ
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145722
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.holderness.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holderness Academy rated by Ofsted?
Holderness Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Holderness Academy a good school?
Holderness Academy scores 36.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holderness Academy?
Based on 487 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holderness Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holderness Academy in GCSEs?
Holderness Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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