Holyrood Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySomerset
AddressZembard Lane, TA20 1JL
URN136295

School Census

Total 1319
Girls/Boys 655/664
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.7%/50.3%
% pupils where English not first language 9.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 266
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
07/02/2023 Good
09/05/2013 Outstanding
Inspection Date 07/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 09/05/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59.00%
Entering EBacc 22.30%
EBacc average point score 3.85
Progress 8 -0.16
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56%
Entering EBacc 8%
EBacc average point score 3.65
Progress 8 -0.12
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.8
Progress 8 -0.33

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications274
As first preference237
As second preference29
As third preference7
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers236
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications271
As first preference229
As second preference31
As third preference11
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers226
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications284
As first preference249
As second preference25
As third preference10
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers238
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications263
As first preference241
As second preference14
As third preference6
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers231
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications243
As first preference230
As second preference12
As third preference1
Total Offers Made231
first preference offers230
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications246
As first preference219
As second preference15
As third preference12
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers219
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications236
As first preference211
As second preference17
As third preference8
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers211
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications236
As first preference218
As second preference17
As third preference1
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers218
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications231
As first preference207
As second preference12
As third preference12
Total Offers Made217
first preference offers207
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications224
As first preference205
As second preference16
As third preference3
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers205
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications222
As first preference195
As second preference18
As third preference9
Total Offers Made202
first preference offers195
second preference offers6
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree36%
disagree17%
strongly disagree15%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree36%
disagree19%
strongly disagree12%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree20%
agree39%
disagree23%
strongly disagree12%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree11%
disagree11%
strongly disagree14%
don't know5%
not applicable50%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree23%
agree36%
disagree26%
strongly disagree11%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree26%
agree20%
disagree20%
strongly disagree18%
don't know1%
not applicable14%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes26%
no74%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree11%
agree18%
disagree30%
strongly disagree34%
dont know7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree33%
agree46%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree28%
agree47%
disagree16%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree27%
agree48%
disagree13%
strongly disagree11%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree61%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree44%
disagree2%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree27%
agree43%
disagree12%
strongly disagree12%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes64%
no36%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.8%
any other white background ethnic origin7.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.9%
any other white background ethnic origin6.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%

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