The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good 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
36.4
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 264 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,320
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 44.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Karen Farmer (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
May 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Midmere Avenue, Bransholme, Hull, HU7 4PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFelix House School
Independent · 490m away
St James' Church of England Academy
Primary · 515m away
Tweendykes School
Special school · 572m away
Tweendykes School
Academy · 572m away
St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy
Primary · 626m away
Biggin Hill Primary School
Primary · 765m away
Sutton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cleeve Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Winifred Holtby Academy a selective school?
No. Winifred Holtby Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Winifred Holtby Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winifred Holtby Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winifred Holtby Academy?
Winifred Holtby Academy currently has 1,320 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winifred Holtby Academy take?
Winifred Holtby Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Winifred Holtby Academy?
Winifred Holtby Academy is in Hull, HU7 4PW, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winifred Holtby Academy have a sixth form?
No, Winifred Holtby Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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