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Holy Family Catholic High School, A Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Goole · DN14 9NS

Ages 11–16 · 191 pupils · North Yorkshire

Attainment 8

39.8

Overall absence

12.4%

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.55
−20+2
Attainment 839.8
English & maths grade 5+37%
English & maths grade 4+59%
EBacc entry27%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)37.8%
Unauthorised3.9%
Authorised absence
8.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.6%
Enrolments in measure
339

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (16 Jan 2025).

Capacity fill42%

191 pupils · 450 places

Pupils on roll
191
Boys / girls
104 / 87
School capacity
450
Capacity fill
191 / 450 (42%)
Free school meals
31.9%
FSM pupils
61
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Donna Mitchell

Location

Address
Longhedge Lane, Carlton
Postcode
DN14 9NS
Town
Goole
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Selby
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Goole, North Yorkshire, 191 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.9%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Leeds (rc).

Open schools in Goole
24
Secondary schools in Goole
3
Academies among open schools in Goole
38% (9)
Open schools in DN14
28
Secondary in DN14
3
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Secondary in North Yorkshire LA
41

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GooleNear DN14

  • The Snaith School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Goole · DN14 9LB · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.7
    • P80.2
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence7.2%

    1.9 miles away

  • Carlton Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Goole · DN14 9NR · North Yorkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM18.2%

    0.2 miles away

  • Snaith Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 9RD · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM10.6%

    2.0 miles away

  • Read School

    Other independent school

    Selby · YO8 8NL · North Yorkshire

    Ages 4–18

    • Att849.0
    • EM5+46%

    2.1 miles away

  • Rawcliffe Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Goole · DN14 8RG · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS231%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM13.2%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Donna Mitchell

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