How many pupils does Holmfirth High School have?

Holmfirth High School has 1,329 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holmfirth High School's Ofsted rating?

Holmfirth High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).

How does Holmfirth High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Holmfirth High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.2 in 2025/26.

Where is Holmfirth High School?

Holmfirth High School is located at Heys Road, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 7SE.

Holmfirth High School

Heys Road, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 7SE

Outstanding

Inspected 20 June 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

56.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,329

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Holmfirth High School

Holmfirth High School is a community school in Holmfirth, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,329 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.2 (2025/26). 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kirklees →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,329 / 1,330 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.6%

Free school meals

2.4%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

11.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

56.2

Attainment 8

261 pupils

69.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

83.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

87%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.6%

Overall absence

15.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

70.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

18.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£50,625

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,050 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,036

Spend per pupil

£7,780

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Heys Road, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 7SE
Phone: 01484691460
Executive Headteacher: Ben Stitchman
Website: http://www.holmfirthhigh.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holmfirth High School?: Holmfirth High School is a community school in Holmfirth, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Holmfirth High School have?: Holmfirth High School has 1,329 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Holmfirth High School's Ofsted rating?: Holmfirth High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023).
How does Holmfirth High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Holmfirth High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.2 in 2025/26.
Where is Holmfirth High School?: Holmfirth High School is located at Heys Road, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 7SE.

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