Holmfirth High School, Holmfirth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holmfirth High School excels at making learning engaging and challenging for all pupils, including those with additional needs. Teachers provide excellent feedback and support, which helps pupils stay on track and feel proud of their work. The school goes beyond lessons to offer enrichment activities, house competitions, trips and strong pastoral support for pupil wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum carefully planned to help all pupils build knowledge and remember important concepts
- Teachers check understanding throughout lessons and provide extra help so pupils keep up with their learning
- Pupils behave very well and feel safe and well looked after
- High-quality modern foreign languages programme using phonics and sentence builders to help pupils think in the language
- Wide range of clubs, activities, trips and support including mental health and well-being services
Areas for Improvement
- Views of a small minority of pupils not consistently gathered, meaning some pupils feel disrespected peers are not always held to the same standards
- Behaviour management policy needs to be applied more consistently by all staff
- Fewer pupils choosing to study foreign languages at key stage 4 than previously, reducing access to the English Baccalaureate pathway
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust recruitment and training procedures, swift action by staff, anxiety workshops, a school counsellor, and clear online safety education.
Extracurricular Activities
House competitions, residential visits, community fundraising and charity events, anxiety workshops
Holmfirth High School is a good school with evidence of improved performance that could lead to an outstanding rating. Teachers plan highly engaging lessons and pupils have exceptional attitudes to learning.
At a Glance
17.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
50
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
1,328 pupils
1,330 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Holmfirth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Holmfirth
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
4,970
Applications
4,871
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
97.8%
Secondary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.55603%
Overall absence
15.44118%
Persistent absence
1,360
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Holmfirth High School
New Mill Infant School
New Mill Junior School
Netherthong Primary School
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Upperthong Junior and Infant School
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