The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.9
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 95 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% 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, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11-18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 31.9%
Governance
- Head
- Mrs Donna Mitchell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Goole, DN14 9NS
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy?
Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy take?
Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11-18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy?
Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy is in Goole, DN14 9NS. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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