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The Holgate Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Heather Widdup

corporate_fareDIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG15 6HB

language Visit Website phone 1159632104

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,161

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Attainment 8

34.3

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GCSE Rank

#44 in Nottinghamshire

#3,054 of 3,216 nationally

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The Holgate Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Holgate Academy is an academy sponsor led in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,187 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.3, placing the school #44 in Nottinghamshire and #3,054 of 3,216 nationally. 20.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 41.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.2 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 19.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

34.3

Grade 5+ E&M

20.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.5%

Entering EBacc22.60%

EBacc APS2.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.81

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26.80%

EBacc APS3.37

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS2.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS2.96

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.06

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS2.95

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.5%

Achieving A*–A21.7%

Achieving A*–B41.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate87.5%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2024

Inspection Report

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13 June 2023

Inspection Report

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14 June 2022

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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01 July 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-06-04

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2022-06-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-03-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-07-01

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

14.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.0%(83 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,187 pupils. During this period, there were 172 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 14.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,187	172	14.5%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,204	286	23.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,234	173	14.0%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,237	158	12.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,232	196	15.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,172	132	11.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,161	94	8.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,173	206	17.6%	5.9%	13
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,129	139	12.3%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,143	53	4.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,141	41	3.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,046	73	7.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,056	17	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,052	82	7.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	993	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	993	81	8.2%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,009	72	7.1%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	962	30	3.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	964	24	2.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	979	9	0.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	960	11	1.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	968	10	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	968	19	2.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	921	20	2.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	917	19	2.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	920	15	1.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 62 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

60.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree29%

disagree33%

strongly disagree22%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree46%

disagree23%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree20%

agree23%

disagree22%

strongly disagree24%

not applicable11%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes40%

no60%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree14%

agree11%

disagree23%

strongly disagree51%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree29%

disagree24%

strongly disagree16%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree36%

disagree21%

strongly disagree20%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree14%

agree49%

disagree23%

strongly disagree14%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know10%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree52%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree34%

disagree18%

strongly disagree23%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes40%

no60%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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The West Bridgford School

The Becket School

Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

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The Minster School

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