Question 1

Is Holmleigh Park High School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The most recent Ofsted inspection (11–12 October 2023; published 20 November 2023) judged Holmleigh Park High School as Good overall, including Good for sixth form provision. The school day includes structured tutor reading and dedicated independent reading time, and the behaviour model emphasises clear routines.

Question 2

What are the fees at Holmleigh Park High School?

Accepted Answer

Holmleigh Park High School is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for uniform, trips, and other optional costs. One published example is a £20 contribution towards ingredients for food lessons.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 places are allocated via the local authority coordinated process using the Common Application Form. Check the current local authority timetable for the relevant application deadline and offer day before applying.

Question 4

How strong are Holmleigh Park High School’s GCSE results?

Accepted Answer

In FindMySchool’s GCSE ranking (based on official data), the school is ranked 2,959th in England and 12th in Gloucester. The dataset records Attainment 8 at 41.8 and Progress 8 at +0.12.

Question 5

What are Holmleigh Park High School’s sixth form results like?

Accepted Answer

In FindMySchool’s A-level ranking (based on official data), the school is ranked 1,335th in England and 5th in Gloucester. The dataset records about 50% of A-level entries at A* to B and about 20% at A* to A.

Question 6

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The published school day runs 08:30–15:00. Breakfast Club runs 08:00–08:30, the morning includes tutor reading, and the day ends with DEAR (Drop Everything and Read).

Question 7

What are the key sixth form entry requirements?

Accepted Answer

For three A-levels, the published entry requirement is five GCSEs at grade 5+ including Mathematics and English Language, plus subject-specific requirements. For three extended certificates, the requirement is five GCSEs at grade 4+ including Mathematics or English Language.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes