Winifred Holtby Academy, based in Hull, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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.
Winifred Holtby Academy currently has around 1320 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 44.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 40.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 4% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Midmere Avenue, Hull, HU7 4PW |
| Website: | http://www.winifredholtbyacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01482826207 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Karen Farmer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139629 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1320 |
| Number of Boys: | 677 |
| Number of Girls: | 643 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 40.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.30% | 1218 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 31 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 13 |
| African | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Primary School Dorchester Road , Bransholme HU7 6AH | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Primary School Dorchester Road , Bransholme HU7 6AH | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Midmere Primary School Midmere Avenue , Bransholme HU7 6DY | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Academy Dorchester Road , Bransholme HU7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Dorchester Road , Bransholme HU7 6BD | - not rated | 563 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood College of Arts Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perronet Thompson School Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Kingswood Wawne Road , Bransholme HU7 4WR | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert School Language College James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malet Lambert James Reckitt Avenue , HU8 0JD | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HD | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix House School Felix House, 201 Nidderdale , HU7 4BS | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Midmere Avenue, Leads Road , HU7 4PW | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweendykes School Tweendykes Road , HU7 4XJ | - not rated | 624 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinloss Family Resource Centre Kinloss Garth , Bransholme HU7 4LY | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Place 347 Saltshouse Road , HU8 9HR | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.