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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
Hull Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5ZA, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.5 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,818
Capacity
1,900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.7, this academy excels academically, placing in the top 12% of schools nationally. Parents express high satisfaction, with 100% recommending the school, while 75% of students progress to university, including 39% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 51%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 56.7 | Top 12% 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%. | 82% | Top 14% 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%. | 62% | Top 15% 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%. | 51% | Top 20% 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%. | 40% | Top 20% 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 136 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School responds to concerns
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
White Other6.5%
Asian Other3.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.95236, -1.04108 · YO10 5ZA
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136617
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy a good school?
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy scores 94.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.7. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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