Honley 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
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2015 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
48
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,240 pupils
1,285 capacity
45 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(2)
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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
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.07809%
Overall absence
21.29909%
Persistent absence
1,324
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
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Honley High School
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Netherton Infant and Nursery School
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Newsome Junior Academy
Netherthong Primary School
Hillside Primary School
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
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