Frederick Gough School vs Holmfirth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Gough School
Scunthorpe · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,334 students
Holmfirth High School
Holmfirth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,328 students
| Measure | Frederick Gough School Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holmfirth High School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #214 of 366 | #12 of 366 |
| National rank | #2477 of 4,090 | #336 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,334 | 1,328 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,334 | 1,328 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 58.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.5% | 74.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | 86.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | 4.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Scunthorpe | Holmfirth |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.frederickgoughschool.co.uk | www.holmfirthhigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holmfirth High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 39.6).
- •Frederick Gough School is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 1,328.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frederick Gough School better than Holmfirth High School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmfirth High School ranks higher (87.7 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frederick Gough School and Holmfirth High School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Scunthorpe and Holmfirth in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frederick Gough School: 1,334. Holmfirth High School: 1,328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frederick Gough School and Holmfirth High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Frederick Gough School is 214th of 366 and Holmfirth High School is 12th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).