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Holmleigh Park High School
Goodgraded 11/10/2023Ages 11–181,378 pupilsFaithNone
Holmleigh Park High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Gloucester, within the Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 1,378 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/10/2023, Holmleigh Park High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Gloucester can view Holmleigh Park High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 841.8
England avg 45.1 · was 45.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
England avg 45% · was 45% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry18%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.62
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 33.8
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 40.8
AAB or better44%
Retention85%
Value added+0.10
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake33.5%
Free school meals33.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.6%
Attendance87.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence38.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Gloucester
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