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Based on the inspection date: 04 June 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from an environment that is calm and suitable for learning, but there is more work to do before all pupils attend school well and receive a consistently high quality of education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ conduct is getting better but some inconsistencies remain in how staff manage behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training is improving support for SEND.
Current Educational Practices: Some staff do not use strategies consistently.
Strengths and Challenges: Positive changes are being made, although a few staff say their workload has increased.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents' views are not always listened to, especially those of parents of pupils with SEND.
Communication: Some parents do not feel their concerns are addressed.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents are positive about changes, while others are not satisfied.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders focus on key priorities but have not had enough time for sustained impact.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The leadership is ambitious and making progress but needs consistent implementation.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-planned initiatives improve behaviour, but suspensions are still high.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of academic and vocational subjects offered.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students appreciate the advice and guidance available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students value knowledgeable teachers and clear information.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND is inconsistent, with pupils often missing out on ambitious curriculum.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects, including in the sixth form.
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Holgate Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 1237 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 15% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting The Holgate Academy. We are a sizable secondary academy in Hucknall that serves students in the 11–16 age range. With our partner academies, we also provide post–16 study in the Hucknall Sixth Form Center. We help our kids succeed at the academy and take full advantage of everything that academy life has to offer. We are incredibly pleased of the accomplishments made by our students, and we work hard to keep improving. Our main goal is to do everything in our power to guarantee that our students graduate prepared to enter a world that is becoming more complex and competitive. Our top objective is exceptional teaching and learning. Whatever their starting place, our highly qualified and driven staff puts up a lot of effort to ensure that our students accomplish at the greatest level. We are extremely proud of all of our accomplishments, including exam success as well as providing extensive and pertinent learning opportunities outside of the classroom to prepare all students for their future endeavours. We hope that our website gives you the crucial details you need. However, nothing can substitute for face-to-face interaction, so I hope you'll come to our next public event or feel free to get in touch with me to set up a visit. We are eager to welcome you to our academy and to meet you.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 15% | 48% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 45.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.87 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 48.84% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 3 | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 1 | 49.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 3 | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.06 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% 15 | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 17 | 48.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 11 | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 8 | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.02% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 46.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 16.8% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.77% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.87 | 30.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 10% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 25 | 100 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 60.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.79% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 20.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.72% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.92 | 35.09 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.22 | 35.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 15.36% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 29 | 117 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 63.18% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 5.56% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 17.87% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.62% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.11 4 | 28.23 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.55 12 | 29.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.6% | 9.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 57 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 55.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 10.62% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 21.54% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.02 2 | 28.32 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.22 3 | 28.33 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.47% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 13.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.54% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.13 | 25.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.44 | 27.1 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 18.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.06% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 20.86% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holgate Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
