The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 253 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Lord (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Station Road, Honley, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHonley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 845m away
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Newsome Junior Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Newsome Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Castle Hill: A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Honley High School a selective school?
No. Honley High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Honley High School?
Honley High School currently has 1,289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Honley High School take?
Honley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Honley High School?
Honley High School is in Holmfirth, HD9 6QJ, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Honley High School have a sixth form?
No, Honley High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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