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Holyrood Academy
Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.9 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,321
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 69% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students entering the EBacc and progressing to top-third universities, currently at 12%. Overall, the school provides a supportive environment for its 1,321 pupils, with nearly half progressing to university.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 49% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
White Other7.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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50.87601, -2.96548 · TA20 1JL
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN136295
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.holyroodacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Holyrood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Holyrood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2023.
Is Holyrood Academy a good school?
Holyrood Academy scores 32.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Holyrood Academy in GCSEs?
Holyrood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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