Holmfirth High School vs Honley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmfirth High School
Holmfirth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,328 students
Honley High School
Holmfirth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,240 students
| Measure | Holmfirth High School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber | Honley High School Holmfirth, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #12 of 366 | #69 of 366 |
| National rank | #336 of 4,090 | #961 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,328 | 1,240 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,328 | 1,240 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.6 | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 74.7% | 55.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.2% | 78.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.84 | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Holmfirth | Holmfirth |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holmfirthhigh.co.uk/ | www.honleyhigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holmfirth High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.7 vs 71.4).
- •Holmfirth High School is the larger school with 1,328 students compared with 1,240.
- •Holmfirth High School is a local authority school while Honley High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Holmfirth High School better than Honley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmfirth High School ranks higher (87.7 vs 71.4 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 Holmfirth High School and Honley High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Holmfirth and Holmfirth in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmfirth High School: 1,328. Honley High School: 1,240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmfirth High School and Honley High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holmfirth High School is 12th of 366 and Honley High School is 69th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).