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Honley High School
Goodgraded 14/12/2023Ages 11–161,289 pupils
Honley High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Holmfirth, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 1,289 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/12/2023, Honley High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 and 66% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Holmfirth can view Honley High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 14/12/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850.6
England avg 45.1 · was 51.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
England avg 45% · was 65% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
England avg 65% · was 76% in 2023/24
EBacc entry25%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.43
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake22.7%
Free school meals22.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.8%
Attendance90.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Holmfirth
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