The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (141% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.1
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: 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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- HOLMER GREEN SENIOR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Edward Hillyard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parish Piece, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolmer Green First School and Pre-School
Primary · 337m away
Holmer Green Junior School
Primary · 573m away
Widmer End Community Combined School
Primary · 1.6km away
Little Kingshill Combined School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hazlemere Church of England Combined School
Primary · 2.2km away
Sir William Ramsay School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Manor Farm Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Manor Farm Community Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holmer Green Senior School a selective school?
No. Holmer Green Senior School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holmer Green Senior School's Ofsted rating?
Holmer Green Senior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holmer Green Senior School?
Holmer Green Senior School currently has 1,240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmer Green Senior School take?
Holmer Green Senior School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holmer Green Senior School?
Holmer Green Senior School is in High Wycombe, HP15 6SP, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmer Green Senior School have a sixth form?
Yes, Holmer Green Senior School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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