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Holmfirth High School
Outstandinggraded 20/06/2023Ages 11–161,329 pupilsDoes not apply
Holmfirth High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Holmfirth, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 1,329 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/06/2023, Holmfirth High School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 55.6 and 66% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Holmfirth can view Holmfirth High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 20/06/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence17.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 858.6
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths75%
Grade 4+ English & maths86%
EBacc entry21%
EBacc average point score4.84
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Holmfirth
All schools in Holmfirth →New Mill Infant SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miNew Mill Junior SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miBrockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolOutstanding · 0.9 miNetherthong Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miHolmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 1.2 miScholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.4 mi
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