Holmfirth High School
Holmfirth, HD9 7SE · Kirklees · secondary school
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1st of 25 secondary schools in Kirklees we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.3/10 against 845 of them, against 9.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 69.3 · 90 | 30% | 2.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.72 · 91 | 25% | 2.29 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.2 · 87 | 10% | 0.87 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holmfirth High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.72 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Podcasting Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,328 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,330. 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 podcasting club integrate with the curriculum? What support is available for pupils aiming to exceed the national median in Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Holmfirth High School
Overview
Holmfirth High School provides an outstanding education where pupils significantly benefit from both academic and wider opportunities. The school fosters a respectful environment with warm relationships, ensuring pupils are well prepared for their future through a rigorous and diverse curriculum.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "well-structured, ambitious curriculum" that often exceeds national demands, such as teaching three languages and extending mathematics beyond GCSE.
- Teachers are "experts in their subjects" who skillfully check understanding and adjust teaching to support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils demonstrate "consistently excellent" behaviour, interacting respectfully with peers and adults, with disruption in lessons being "extremely rare".
- The school offers a "rich and diverse enrichment offer," including educational visits and leadership roles, which helps develop pupils' character and oracy skills.
- Leaders engage effectively with stakeholders, using feedback to inform decisions and strengthen community relationships.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having a detailed understanding of risks and providing strong support for pupils’ mental health and safety.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.3 |
| 2024/25 | 58.6 |
| 2025/26 | 56.2 |
| 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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