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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

Academy converter · York · YO10 5ZA

Ages 11–18 · 1,803 pupils · York

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

50.1

Overall absence

9.8%

Admissions demand

1.05 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.24
−20+2
Attainment 850.1
English & maths grade 5+54%
English & maths grade 4+73%
EBacc entry54%

EBacc APS: 4.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.9%
Unauthorised2.7%
Authorised absence
7.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,525

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.05 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

307

Places offered

293

1st-preference offers

277

Total preferences (any rank)
562
Preferred offers (top 3)
293
Applications from outside LA
110
Offers to outside-LA applicants
26
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

1,803 pupils · 1,900 places

Pupils on roll
1,803
Boys / girls
944 / 859
School capacity
1,900
Capacity fill
1,803 / 1,900 (95%)
Free school meals
23.8%
FSM pupils
354
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of York
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Ms Lucie Pond

Location

Address
Hull Road
Postcode
YO10 5ZA
Town
York
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
York
District
York
Constituency
York Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in York, York, 1,803 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.8%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of York.

Open schools in York
137
Secondary schools in York
13
Academies among open schools in York
47% (64)
Open schools in YO10
12
Secondary in YO10
2
Open schools in York LA
75
Secondary in York LA
9

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in YorkNear YO10

  • Fulford School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    York · YO10 4FY · York

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.9
    • P80.5
    • EM5+71%
    • Absence6.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • Millthorpe School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    York · YO23 1WF · York

    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.4
    • P80.2
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence10.1%

    2.0 miles away

  • All Saints Catholic School York

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    York · YO24 1BJ · York

    Ages 11–18

    • Att854.4
    • P80.5
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence9.2%

    2.2 miles away

  • Huntington School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Community school · Secondary

    York · YO32 9WT · York

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.9
    • P80.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence9.5%

    2.8 miles away

  • Vale of York Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    York · YO30 6ZS · York

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.7
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence13.2%

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Lucie Pond
Telephone
01904411341
Website
http://www.archbishopholgates.academy

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