Holderness Academy

About Holderness Academy

Holderness Academy is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to empowering young people to reach their full potential. We live by our core values: Aspirational, Resilient, Respectful, and Kind. Our commitment to these values is reflected in everything we do, fostering an environment where students thrive both academically and personally.

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Key Facts

Students 1,000

Head/Principal Headteacher

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.0

Facilities 4.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 487 responses • 49.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

80.1% positive 19.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

85.6% positive 13.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

74.9% positive 23.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84.8% positive 11.7% negative

My child does well at this school

83.6% positive 15% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 487 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

58.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

42.8

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.27

Progress 8

Below average

40.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

65.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

43.5% entered EBacc

20.1% achieved EBacc

154 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily T Unconfirmed

Parent Jul 20, 2023

5.0

"Fantastic Facilities and Values"

As a parent of a year 9 child, I've been incredibly impressed with Holderness Academy. The facilities are excellent, and my child loves the extra-curricular activities they've been involved in. The values of Aspirational, Resilient, Respectful, and Kind are really being embedded in the kids, and I love seeing them grow into confident young people. Highly recommend!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie R Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 15, 2023

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

My child is in year 7 at Holderness Academy, and I've had mixed feelings about their experience so far. The teachers seem lovely, and my child loves their subject choices. However, I've found the communication between the school and parents to be a bit lacking at times. I also wish they had more clubs available for kids with specific interests. Overall, it's been a bit of a learning curve, but I'm hoping it'll settle into a better rhythm soon.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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David W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"Great Experience for My Child"

I have two children who attended Holderness Academy, and I was really pleased with the education and support they received. The pastoral care was excellent, and my kids loved the green spaces for breaks. My younger child is now thriving in their new school, and I put that down to the solid foundation they built at Holderness. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the parking can be a nightmare!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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