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
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 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1328 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.6%

Location and administration

URN: 107769
DfE Number: 382/4046
UKPRN: 10015927
UPRN: 83065670
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Colne Valley (E14001177)
Electoral Ward: Holme Valley South (E05016518)

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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Nearby schools
  1. New Mill Infant School (0.6km)
  2. New Mill Junior School (0.9km)
  3. Netherthong Primary School (1.2km)
  4. Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (1.4km)
  5. Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School (1.8km)
  6. Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School (2.0km)
  7. Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School (2.3km)
  8. Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School (2.5km)
  9. Upperthong Junior and Infant School (2.6km)
  10. Honley High School (2.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Graham Atter - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2026.
  • Mr Michael Bell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 June 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Easton - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 March 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Easton - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Ms Judith Ford - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Mrs Dianne Frost - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2028.
  • Mrs Julie-Anne Harris - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Kathryn Martin - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Miss Veronica Mullins - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2028.
  • Mrs Jessica Power - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mr David Sharp - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
  • Mr Anthony Short - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2030.