Holmfirth High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Holmfirth High School
Address: Heys Road, Thongsbridge
Town/City: Holmfirth
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD9 7SE
Country: 83065670
Telephone Number: 01484 691460
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Ben Stitchman
Capacity: 1330
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1296 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.2%

Location and administration

URN: 107769
DfE Number: 382/4046
UKPRN: 10015927
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Colne Valley (E14000645)
Electoral Ward: Holme Valley South (E05001405)

Easting & Northing: 415231E, 409597N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 0.18" N 1° 46' 16.58" W
Plus Code: 9C5WH6MH+9F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Michael Bell - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2023.
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  • Mrs Dianne Frost - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2024.
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  • Mr Gary Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 December 2024.
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  • Mrs Sally Watts - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2020 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 June 2024.