Open State Secondary Mixed

Holmfirth High School

Heys Road, Holmfirth, HD9 7SE
1,329 Pupils
1,330 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
17.20% FSM %
661 Boys
668 Girls
About Holmfirth High School

Holmfirth High School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Holmfirth and the surrounding area in Kirklees with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 1,329 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,330. Current headteacher: Ben Stitchman.

Information on Holmfirth High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Colne Valley
Ward Holme Valley South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015927
URN 107769
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Bell Chair of Governors 23/06/2023 23/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Graham Atter Governor 28/03/2022 28/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Easton Governor 28/03/2022 28/03/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Judith Ford Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Dianne Frost Governor 23/06/2024 22/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie-Anne Harris Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Veronica Mullins Governor 07/12/2024 07/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Sharp Governor 15/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anthony Short Governor 28/03/2022 28/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Holmfirth High School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Holmfirth, Kirklees.
Holmfirth High School has 1,329 pupils, with a capacity of 1,330.
Holmfirth High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Holmfirth High School is: Non-selective.
The Executive Headteacher at Holmfirth High School is Mr Ben Stitchman.
Holmfirth High School is at Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7SE, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Holmfirth High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Holmfirth High School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Ben Stitchman
Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7SE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 107769
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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