Holyrood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Zembard Lane Chard Somerset TA20 1JL |
| Phone | 01460260100 |
| Reference Number | 136295 |
Holyrood Academy has seen improvements since its last inspection ten years ago when it was rated Outstanding. Currently, the school is performing well in several areas including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected domains. Students demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, actively engaging in various enrichment activities and receiving strong support for their career pathways. However, there remains a challenge in addressing the needs of some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which has impacted their learning experience. Additionally, a gap in communication has been noted with parents regarding curriculum changes and behavior systems.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1321 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.72%
Girls: 49.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 | 127 | 238 |
| 8 | 125 | 107 | 232 |
| 9 | 112 | 123 | 235 |
| 10 | 133 | 108 | 241 |
| 11 | 103 | 129 | 232 |
| 12 | 42 | 36 | 78 |
| 13 | 44 | 21 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.8% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Holyrood Community School | |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
- Strong support for pupils' mental health and well-being.
- Well-structured and ambitious curriculum leading to increased participation in EBacc subjects.
- Effective assessment practices helping pupils secure their understanding across subjects.
- Strong careers guidance for pupils, including work experience opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent adaptation of teaching for some pupils with SEND.
- Lack of clear communication with parents about changes in the curriculum and behavior systems.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.6% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.15 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.35 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 26 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 3 |
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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0.97 miles |
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Dillington House
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