Holmer Green Senior School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Parish Piece Holmer Green High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP15 6SP |
| Phone | 01494712219 |
| Reference Number | 138058 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1218 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.4%
Girls: 48.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 114 | 105 | 219 |
| 8 | 109 | 108 | 217 |
| 9 | 116 | 94 | 210 |
| 10 | 97 | 113 | 210 |
| 11 | 106 | 102 | 208 |
| 12 | 50 | 32 | 82 |
| 13 | 34 | 38 | 72 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-30 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-04-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-01-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-09-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Holmer Green Senior School | ||
| 2012-02-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-10-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-02-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-10-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 66 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 69 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 47 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 59 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 54 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 90 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 37 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 48 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 90 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 28 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 90 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 49 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 90 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 46 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 90 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 36 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 90 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 83 | 7 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Holmer Green First School and Pre-School
Watchet Lane, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6UG |
0.21 miles |
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Holmer Green Junior School
The Common, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6TD |
0.36 miles |
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Cedar Park School & Nursery
Cedar Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7EF |
0.95 miles |
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Widmer End Community Combined School
Estcourt Drive, Widmer End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6AH |
0.99 miles |
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Little Kingshill Combined School
Windsor Lane, Little Kingshill, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0DZ |
1.17 miles |
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Hazlemere Church of England Combined School
Amersham Road, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PZ |
1.37 miles |
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Manor Farm Junior School
Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PH |
1.44 miles |
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Manor Farm Community Infant School
Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PH |
1.53 miles |
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Curzon Church of England Combined School
Penn Street Village, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0QL |
1.54 miles |
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Little Missenden Church of England School
Little Missenden, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0RA |
1.63 miles |
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Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School
Cryers Hill Road, Cryers Hill, HIGH WYCOMBE, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6JP |
1.7 miles |
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Highworth Combined School and Nursery
Highworth Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7PH |
2.03 miles |
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Tylers Green Middle School
Cock Lane, Tylers Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 8DS |
2.08 miles |
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Tylers Green First School
School Road, Penn, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 8EF |
2.12 miles |
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Ash Hill Primary School
Herbert Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7HT |
2.32 miles |
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Kings Wood School and Nursery
Hollis Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7UN |
2.41 miles |
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Hughenden Primary School
Spring Valley Drive, Hughenden Valley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LR |
2.56 miles |
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Great Missenden CofE Combined School
Church Street, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AZ |
2.58 miles |
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Hyde Heath Infant School
Weedon Hill, Hyde Heath, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5RW |
2.64 miles |
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Hannah Ball Academy
Philip Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7JS |
2.81 miles |
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Sir William Ramsay School
Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7UB |
1.38 miles |
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Pipers Corner School
Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, HP15 6LP |
2.1 miles |
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The Misbourne School
Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN |
2.3 miles |
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Missenden Abbey Adult Education College
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2.42 miles |
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT |
2.44 miles |
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The Highcrest Academy
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ |
2.77 miles |
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Godstowe Preparatory School
Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR |
2.92 miles |
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The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
19 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BJ |
3.28 miles |
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Alfriston School
Penn Road, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2TS |
3.32 miles |
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Unity College
150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE |
3.66 miles |
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Wycombe Abbey
Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE |
3.67 miles |
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA |
3.85 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW |
4.1 miles |
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Wycombe High School
Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB |
4.23 miles |
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John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ |
4.4 miles |
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Chiltern Hills Academy
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG |
4.42 miles |
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Amersham School
Stanley Hill, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HH |
4.46 miles |
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Chiltern Wood School
Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE |
4.56 miles |
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Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue, Pineapple Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW |
4.75 miles |
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Beaconsfield High School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RR |
4.86 miles |