The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.6
14.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
32.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 261 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,329
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mr Ben Stitchman (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Mill Infant School
Primary · 601m away
New Mill Junior School
Primary · 877m away
Netherthong Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holmfirth High School a selective school?
No. Holmfirth High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holmfirth High School's Ofsted rating?
Holmfirth High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holmfirth High School?
Holmfirth High School currently has 1,329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmfirth High School take?
Holmfirth High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holmfirth High School?
Holmfirth High School is in Holmfirth, HD9 7SE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmfirth High School have a sixth form?
No, Holmfirth High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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