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 |
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 | 2023-04-27 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-02-07 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 27 April 2023 |
| 2013-05-09 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 07 June 2013 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 16 February 2012 |
| 2011-05-10 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 09 June 2011 |
| Previously as Holyrood Community School | |
| 2010-03-03 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 25 March 2010 |
| 2007-05-16 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 11 June 2007 |
| 2003-09-15 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 20 May 2004 |
| 2010-03-03 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 25 March 2010 |
| 2007-05-16 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 11 June 2007 |
| 2003-09-15 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 20 May 2004 |
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 | 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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Chard School
Monmouth House, Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA |
0.25 miles |
|
The Redstart Primary School
Redstart Road, The Redstart Primary School, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1SD |
0.29 miles |
|
Manor Court Community Primary School
Duck Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2ES |
0.42 miles |
|
Avishayes Community Primary School
Fairway Rise, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS |
0.77 miles |
|
Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School
Combe St Nicholas, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3NG |
1.9 miles |
|
Tatworth Primary School
School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RX |
2.29 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
Chardstock, Axminster, St. Andrews C of E School, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7BJ |
2.98 miles |
|
Winsham Primary School
Church Street, Winsham, Near Chard, Somerset, TA20 4HU |
3.67 miles |
|
Neroche Primary School
Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9RG |
4.09 miles |
|
Herne View Church of England Primary
Ditton Street, Ilminster, TA19 0BL |
4.16 miles |
|
Buckland St Mary Church of England Primary School
Fairend Lane, Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3SJ |
4.22 miles |
|
Membury Primary Academy
Membury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AF |
4.64 miles |
|
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Chard Street, Chard, Thorncombe, Somerset, TA20 4NE |
4.82 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Primary School
All Saints, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LX |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
3 Dimensions
Chardleigh House, Chardleigh Green, Wadeford, CHARD, Somerset, TA20 3AJ |
0.97 miles |
|
Dillington House
|
5 miles |