Holderness Academy
Hull, HU12 8UZ · East Riding of Yorkshire · secondary school
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8th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.4/10 against 899 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.1 · 56 | 46% | 2.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.27 · 30 | 38% | 1.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 15% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holderness Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.27, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computing, History, Technology, and Languages clubs, or participate in singing, crafts, and film production. Trips include visits to London’s galleries, Iceland’s landscapes, and ski slopes.
Getting in
The published school roll is 906 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,390. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Holderness Academy
Overview
Holderness Academy is described as a "welcoming school" where pupils enjoy a "much-improved education" following previous weaknesses. The report highlights that staff have high expectations and that the curriculum is "ambitious," helping pupils develop knowledge and skills for future success. While the school has made significant progress in behaviour, personal development, and leadership, the report notes that this improved experience has not yet fully impacted published outcomes.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been overhauled to create "strong foundations for future success," with clear focus on key knowledge and subject-specific terminology.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and explain learning clearly, using techniques such as demonstrations and video loops to build pupil confidence.
- Provision for reading is a high priority, with "precise diagnostic tools" and well-trained staff helping the weakest readers improve their skills and confidence.
- Sixth-form students receive keen support for "ambitious destinations," including university courses and apprenticeships, and benefit from trust-wide trips and short courses.
- The school fosters an inclusive culture where bullying is rare, and pupils understand and embody the school’s "aspirational, resilient, respectful and kind" values.
Areas to improve
- Staff need further upskilling to adapt learning precisely for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as support is occasionally "too generic."
- Pupils in key stage 4 lack consistent learning about other faiths and cultures, resulting in an insufficient breadth of knowledge to underpin meaningful discussions on these topics.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.8 |
| 2024/25 | 43.1 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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