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Holderness Academy

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Holderness Academy

Station Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8UZ

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Pupils
990
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.3%
Attainment 8
43.1
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.9%
Basics 9-5
38.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
27.3%
EBacc APS
3.77
EBacc 9-5
8.5%
EBacc 9-4
16.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.28
A*-A Grades
7.0%
A*-B Grades
27.9%
AAB+ %
12.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 38 students entered

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About Holderness Academy

Holderness Academy is a secondary school in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. The school has around 990 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Station Road, Hull, HU12 8UZ | More schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holderness Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: South Holderness Technology College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holderness Academy

What is Holderness Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holderness Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Holderness Academy's latest exam results?
Holderness Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Holderness Academy located?
Holderness Academy is a secondary school in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire (HU12 8UZ).
How many pupils attend Holderness Academy?
Holderness Academy has around 990 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holderness Academy with other schools?
View Holderness Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in East Riding of Yorkshire.