Holmleigh Park High School
Windsor Drive, Gloucester, GL4 0RTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holmleigh Park High School is a secondary school in Gloucester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 10th of 11 secondary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 19 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
Holmleigh Park High School has high expectations for pupils. Pupils understand the school principles of 'work hard, be kind, take responsibility'. Pupils are clear about the school rules and appreciate that their lessons are rarely disrupted by others. Relationships between staff and pupils are built on mutual respect and trust. As a result, pupils feel safe in school. Pupils learn to be tolerant of others. Bullying does happen, but pupils know this behaviour is unacceptable and they will report incidents to adults to resolve. The school is working hard with families to improve the attendance of all pupils. Students in the sixth form attend school well. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, take on leadership responsibilities, for example being school council representatives, house captains, charity ambassadors and community volunteers. Pupils enjoy being part of a house. They keenly collect house points through their lessons and other school activities. Pupils, parents and staff are proud of their school. They recognise how the school has changed and grown positively since it opened.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils and students are not confident to discuss their learning with others. This holds back their ability to debate and to deepen their thinking about complex issues and concepts. The trust should help pupils and students develop their oracy skills and so explore their learning through discussion more readily.
- A significant proportion of pupils do not take part in the character development opportunities provided by the school. The trust should ensure that all pupils can benefit from the enrichment activities provided.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
220 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
44 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,416 pupils on roll, with places for 1,455
Schools near Holmleigh Park High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 44.1 |
| The Crypt School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 72.7 |
| Severn Vale School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.7 |
| Ribston Hall High School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 67.7 |
| Gloucester Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 36.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Dan Hudson
- Phone
- 01452301381
- Address
- Windsor Drive, Gloucester, GL4 0RT
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 147300
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.