Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Report card: Expected standard to strong standard

Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZAOpen in maps

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a secondary school in York for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 4th of 13 secondary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 13 January 2026, report published 28 May 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Strong standard
Achievement
Strong standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Strong standard
Post-16 provision
Strong standard
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 January 2026

The school values of ‘justice, compassion, forgiveness and trust’ are lived out by staff and pupils on a daily basis. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They feel safe here. Pupils value the positive relationships they have with staff and appreciate their support. This is an inclusive school. Staff know each pupil individually. A small number of pupils benefit from effective bespoke support. This includes support in the 'Horizons' and 'Ascent' provision where pupils access a personalised curriculum to help with their needs. Many of these pupils are flourishing. Pupils enjoy learning. Pupils and students in the sixth form access an expertly crafted curriculum. They are motivated to achieve and play an active part in their own learning. Students in the sixth form are extremely ambitious. Most students achieve these ambitions by moving on to universities that reflect their aspirations. Pupils and students achieve extremely well at the school. They are fully prepared for their next steps, both post-16 and post-18. The school provides an array of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests and to develop into active citizens. These opportunities are carefully mapped from Year 6 to Year 13. These opportunities develop traits such as independence and resilience. As a result, pupils and students are well prepared for life beyond school. Pupils' behaviour in lessons is excellent. A small number of pupils require bespoke support to improve their behaviour. This support is well considered and effective. Pupils' attendance is improving. There is a sharp focus from school leaders to provide support for anyone struggling with their attendance.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should continue their work to improve attendance for all pupils, particularly some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged, so that they attend school more regularly.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

287 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score56.7

56.7, 10.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths62%

62%, 16.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths81.5%

81.5%, 16.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc50.9%

50.9%, 10.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.14

5.14, 1.05 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

124 students

Average point score per A level entry41.85

41.85, 6.85 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,803 pupils on roll, with places for 1,900

Eligible for free school meals22.4%

22.4%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.8%

12.8%, 8.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.7%

12.7%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Fulford School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.2
York Steiner School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Millthorpe School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.2
Bootham School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 36.5
All Saints Catholic School York2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 53.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Lucie Pond
Phone
01904411341
Website
archbishopholgates.academy
Address
Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA
Local authority
York
URN
136617

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.