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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

Outstandinggraded 12/10/2021Ages 11–181,818 pupilsChurch of England
York, YO10 5ZA
York

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in York. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,818 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/10/2021, Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 51 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in York can view Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 12/10/2021

Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals22.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.8%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 856.7
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths62%
Grade 4+ English & maths82%
EBacc entry51%
EBacc average point score5.14

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B+APS per entry 41.9
Value added+0.15Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.3
Retention95%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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