Holmfirth High School

A outstanding community school school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holmfirth High School.

Holmfirth, HD97SE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
70.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.72
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 81.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
20 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Heys Road
Thongsbridge
Holmfirth, HD97SE
Phone
1484691460
Website
holmfirthhigh.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
107769
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7SE
Website
http://www.holmfirthhigh.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1330 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,342
Free School Meals
16.6% (223 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.6
English Attainment 8:
12.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.6
Ebacc English:
98.1%
Ebacc Entry:
22.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
75.1%
Ebacc Languages:
40.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.72
Progress 8 Range:
0.55 to 0.90

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.6 (+29.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.3 (+15.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.72 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
37 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
224
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,342 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Attendance Behaviour Community Classroom Extra-curricular Environment Ethos

Head Teacher's Message

Thank you for taking the time to visit our school’s website. Everyone connected to Holmfirth High is very proud of our school. Over the past few years the community has worked tirelessly to create a school where our young people can enjoy and achieve their education. Standards are high and improving year on year.

Curriculum Highlights

A curriculum that promotes social mobility High quality teaching with a focus on academic rigor The expectation of excellent attendance, punctuality and behaviour A wide range of extra-curricular activities A first class school environment

SEND Provision

The aim of the Learning Support Department is to enable students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to function successfully in both learning and social aspects of school life.

Admissions Criteria

Please note that all Year 7 admissions to all schools in Kirklees are currently managed by the School Admission Team based within Kirklees Council.

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