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Holmleigh Park High School
Windsor Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0RT, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.5 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,378
Capacity
1,455
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 71% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university stands at 50%, with only 7% attending top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, although parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 18%.
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Last inspected: 11 October 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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 58 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.9%
Black African7.4%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.82877, -2.26280 · GL4 0RT
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN147300
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.hphigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holmleigh Park High School rated by Ofsted?
Holmleigh Park High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Holmleigh Park High School a good school?
Holmleigh Park High School scores 33.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 Holmleigh Park High School in GCSEs?
Holmleigh Park High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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