The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 78% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 288
- Capacity
- 78%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mr Timothy Bostwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Bramley Lane, HX3 8JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLightcliffe C of E Primary School
Primary · 958m away
Trinity Academy St Chad's
Primary · 1.7km away
Cliffe Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Northowram Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Brighouse High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Salterlee Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Withinfields Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Shelf Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hipperholme Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Hipperholme Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Hipperholme Grammar School?
Hipperholme Grammar School currently has 288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hipperholme Grammar School take?
Hipperholme Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Hipperholme Grammar School?
Hipperholme Grammar School is in HX3 8JE, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hipperholme Grammar School have a sixth form?
No, Hipperholme Grammar School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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