Holmfirth High School is a secondary school in Holmfirth, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Holmfirth High School currently has around 1329 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Heys Road, Holmfirth, HD9 7SE |
| Website: | http://www.holmfirthhigh.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01484691460 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Stitchman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 107769 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1330 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1329 |
| Number of Boys: | 661 |
| Number of Girls: | 668 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.00% | 1196 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 33 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 24 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 7 |
| African | 0.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkroyds Infant School Kirkroyds Lane , New Mill HD9 1LS | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mill Infant School Kirkroyds Lane , New Mill HD9 1LS | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mill Junior School Royds Avenue , New Mill HD9 1LJ | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooldale Junior School Royds Avenue , New Mill HD9 1LJ | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherthong Primary School School Street , Netherthong HD9 3EB | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmfirth High School Heys Road , Thongsbridge HD9 7SE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honley High School Station Road , Honley HD9 6QJ | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.