The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 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
- 1,378
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 34.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Hudson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Windsor Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeaufort Community School
Secondary · Very close
Harewood Junior School
Primary · Very close
Harewood Infant School
Primary · Very close
The Altus School
Pupil referral unit · 670m away
Grange Primary Academy
Primary · 757m away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Tuffley Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Willow Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holmleigh Park High School a selective school?
No. Holmleigh Park High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holmleigh Park High School's Ofsted rating?
Holmleigh Park High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holmleigh Park High School?
Holmleigh Park High School currently has 1,378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmleigh Park High School take?
Holmleigh Park High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holmleigh Park High School?
Holmleigh Park High School is in Gloucester, GL4 0RT, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmleigh Park High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Holmleigh Park High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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