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Holmfirth High School

State school · Holmfirth, HD9 7SE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,342 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,342 ·
Local authority
Kirklees Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Ben Stitchman

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

New Mill Junior School 19 %
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School 12 %
Upperthong Junior and Infant School 12 %
Scholes (Holmfirth) J & I School 11 %
Netherthong Primary School 11 %
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 7 %
OtherUnkn 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School 6 %
Hepworth Junior and Infant School 6 %
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School 3 %
Holme Junior and Infant School 2 %
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School 2 %
Kirkburton Middle School 2 %
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
71
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,342
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Heys Road
Thongsbridge
Holmfirth
West Yorkshire
HD9 7SE
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Telephone: 01484 691460

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.holmfirthhigh.co.uk

Local authority: Kirklees Council

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School data & information Holmfirth High School Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7SE
1,342 Pupil numbers
16 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
71 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
55.30
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.72 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 255 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 259 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 3

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Holmfirth High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The SEN department at this school is a thriving one. It is made up of fifteen members of staff who bring with them a range of expertise and experience. For the most part educational teaching assistants (ETAs) are linked to subject departments within school. This enables them to play an important role in the department and to support students effectively within a classroom situation. There are of course occasions when it is more appropriate for an individual student to work closely with no more than one or two ETAs, so we retain the flexibility to enable this to happen. We offer a range of programmes for students with SEN, these include: *multi sensory literacy programmes run by a teacher for students with specific learning difficulties *in class support *morning registration literacy programmes *reading support lessons (during lesson times) *paired reading(Key Stage 3 students reading to Key Stage 4 students
during morning registration) *a movement programme incorporating Brain Gym activities *early morning homework support in the library each morning from 8 o'clock *lunchtime Zig Zag club which offers help with school/homework or where students may go to play games/chat *social skills club (particularly for students on the autistic spectrum) *lunchtime escorts *an alternative curriculum for students at Key Stage 4 *KRONOS and Spectrum, in school counselling/support/health provisions run
by school based staff and external agencies such as school nurse, youth workers, Connexions

As a department we are also responsible for access arrangements in examinations.

The provision for students with SEN is an important whole school responsibility, we endeavour to offer a high quality service for young people and their parents/carers.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
10 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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