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Honley High School
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.8 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,289
Capacity
1,285
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.6, placing it in the top 27% of schools nationally. A commendable 78% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 25% enter the EBacc. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with above-average results compared to many schools.
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Last inspected: 14 October 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.6 | Top 27% 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%. | 78% | Top 19% 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%. | 55% | Top 25% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 46% 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 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.9%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Black African2.9%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.60789, -1.78351 · HD9 6QJ
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146906
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.honleyhigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Honley High School rated by Ofsted?
Honley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 October 2015.
Is Honley High School a good school?
Honley High School scores 65.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Honley High School in GCSEs?
Honley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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