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The Holgate Academy
Nabbs Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6HB, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.0 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,187
Capacity
1,379
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.3, the school is in the top 95% nationally, indicating strong performance in comparison to other institutions. However, only 38% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report rated the school as requiring improvement. While nearly half of the students progress to university, only 19% gain entry to top-third institutions, highlighting areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 34.3 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 46% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 37 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
White Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.03228, -1.22667 · NG15 6HB
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139956
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.holgate-ac.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Holgate Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Holgate Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is The Holgate Academy a good school?
The Holgate Academy scores 3.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 The Holgate Academy in GCSEs?
The Holgate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.3. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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