The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.1
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 990
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 21.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neal Holder
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Station Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8UZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Holderness Academy a selective school?
No. Holderness Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holderness Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holderness Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holderness Academy?
Holderness Academy currently has 990 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holderness Academy take?
Holderness Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holderness Academy?
Holderness Academy is in Hull, HU12 8UZ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holderness Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holderness Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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