Holmfirth High School
Community school
Holmfirth, HD9 7SE
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 12% in England
2 of 25 in Kirklees
Pupils
1,328
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 55.3 | 55.3 | 58.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66% | 66% | 75% | |
| Average English grade | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 59% | 60% | 68% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.74 | 0.72 | — |
86% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Honley High School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 25% in England
- Newsome Academy · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
- King James's School · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Moor End Academy · 3.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 47% in England
- Colne Valley High School · 4.2 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Shelley College, A Share Academy · 4.4 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
The neighbourhood
Holmfirth High School is in Holmfirth, New Mill & Hepworth (typical home £275,000, crime low).
What is Holmfirth High School's Ofsted rating?
Holmfirth High School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Holmfirth High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Holmfirth High School is in the top 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.