#1 in Best Secondary Schools in South Somerset

Holyrood Academy

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Downgrade from Outstanding to Good
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Holyrood Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.

It has 1319 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
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B-
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B-
Ofset report
Outstanding Good - Good
Age range
11-18 11-16 11-18 11-16
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
15.6 18.3 - 18.3
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
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Day Fees
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Secondary Exam Result

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 -0.33 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 45.6 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 40% 23.09% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 33.04% 45.1%

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 19% 13.29% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 6.38% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 14% 9% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 3.8 2.37 2.95

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 96% 89.33% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 209 128 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 82.82% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 31% 51.15% 34.04%
School sixth forms 41% 12.36% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 16% 10.21% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 9.12% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 4.52% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.06% 2.16%

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 -0.1 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 45.7 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% 1 19.67% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 6 31.12% 43.21%

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 38% 15.84% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 3 6.16% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 22% 2 9.78% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 3.93 2.36 2.87

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 99% 88.22% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 210 134 134
Pupils staying in education 87% 79.11% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 28% 49.48% 33.35%
School sixth forms 50% 14.3% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 8% 12.04% 8.49%
Other education destinations 1% 3.48% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 5.85% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.26% 2.77%

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 0.1 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 45.8 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 41% 5 20.8% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 3 33.33% 42.47%

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 50% 15.2% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 11 5.85% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 3 9.09% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.06 2.43 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 98% 84.96% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 220 139 140
Pupils staying in education 84% 76.14% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 46.89% 28.39%
School sixth forms 45% 12.46% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 8% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 5.11% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 12% 4.75% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.61% 2.07%

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 0.43 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 50.2 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 46% 22.18% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 35.39% 42.95%

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 41% 15.95% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 8.48% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 9.98% 16.14%
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 91% 87.74% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 211 149 144
Pupils staying in education 89% 71.63% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 52.26% 30.57%
School sixth forms 44% 16.19% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 11% 10.07% 9%
Other education destinations 1% 5.26% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 14% 7.89% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.19% 2.47%
A level exam result

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 28.99 37.03 33.32
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30 35.02 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 8.0% 17.17% 17.6%

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 70 368 249
Students staying in education 30% 44.27% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 8.18% 4.99%
Students entering employment 39% 28.45% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 19% 14.36% 10.72%

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 25.39 4 33.62 29.31
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.32 4 33.75 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.9% 16.61% 12.95%

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 92 371 232
Students staying in education 54% 42.7% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 8.8% 7.79%
Students entering employment 31% 33.2% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 10.5% 8.82%

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 29.18 29.6 28.96
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.94 2 30.05 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 18.8% 14.46% 13.23%

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 - 4 3
Students staying in education 14 71.82% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 17% 8.91% 5.55%
Students entering employment 29% 26.55% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.55% 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 29.03 30.68 26.65
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.72 31.99 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 15.4% 15.09% 12.55%

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 9 2 3
Students staying in education 17 74.3% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 8.1% 6.39%
Students entering employment 25% 29% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 6.9% 4.24%
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Holidays & terms
Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 To 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2024 To 2nd Sep 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 24th Jul 2024
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Nearly all students attain above-average results in GCSE exams despite starting below average

Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to plan motivating lessons that help students make rapid progress

Headteacher and leadership team provide outstanding moral purpose and vision, embedding shared values and a commitment to excellence

Students demonstrate exemplary behavior, approach studies with enthusiasm and confidence, and show maturity

Academy looks after vulnerable or struggling students exceptionally well using government funding effectively

There is a strong focus on raising standards of literacy, with exceptional provision in Key Stage 3

The sixth form is good, with rising standards in teaching and achievement in recent years

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