Frederick Holmes School, Hull
Frederick Holmes School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Hull, part of Humber Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Frederick Holmes School in detail
Frederick Holmes School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is for Frederick Holmes School to be a nurturing, inspiring, innovative and person centred place of learning where pupils are happy and safe and achievement is celebrated."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Frederick Holmes School are Life Skills Hub Central (0.3 miles, Good, selective); Felix House School (2.1 miles, selective); Harte's Academy (2.2 miles); and Northcott School and Sixth Form College (2.3 miles, Outstanding).
Life Skills Hub CentralFelix House SchoolHarte's AcademyNorthcott School and Sixth Form College
The trust
Frederick Holmes School is one of 17 schools run by Humber Education Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
45.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Frederick Holmes School has an education, health and care plan (107 of 107 in 2026). The most common need among them is a physical disability.
Frederick Holmes School provides for pupils with physical disability.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cottingham Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newland School For Girls, 210 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Frederick Holmes School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Sixth form.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
45.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Physical
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Frederick Holmes School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Frederick Holmes School is in Kingston upon Hull, City of; for families living there:
Apply to Kingston upon Hull, City of for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 10 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of is 34.5 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
107 pupils
100 places
7 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hull
Across Kingston upon Hull, City of council
Places available
3,364
Applications
3,093
Got 1st preference
84.9%
Got preferred school
95.2%
All secondary applications across Kingston upon Hull, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
107
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Frederick Holmes School provides for pupils with physical disability.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
107
Total Pupils
60
Boys
47
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
6.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,451
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
15.1%
Overall absence
46.6%
Persistent absence
88
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Frederick Holmes School
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Questions parents ask about Frederick Holmes School
What are SATs results like at Frederick Holmes School?
Of the pupils at Frederick Holmes School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Frederick Holmes School's Ofsted rating?
Frederick Holmes School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023.
What is the catchment area for Frederick Holmes School?
No fixed boundary. When Frederick Holmes School is oversubscribed, Kingston upon Hull, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Frederick Holmes School?
Frederick Holmes School has around 107 pupils on roll. 46% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Frederick Holmes School have specialist SEN provision?
Frederick Holmes School provides for pupils with physical disability.
What is attendance like at Frederick Holmes School?
15.1% of sessions were missed at Frederick Holmes School in 2024/25. 46.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Frederick Holmes School?
Apply through Kingston upon Hull, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Frederick Holmes School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Frederick Holmes School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 10 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of is 34.5 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Frederick Holmes School?
Frederick Holmes School is at Inglemire Lane, Hull, HU6 8JJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)