Is Archbishop Holgate's School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 3rd of 9 secondary schools in York. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Archbishop Holgate's School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Archbishop Holgate's School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.7 (England: 46.2). 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Archbishop Holgate's School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Archbishop Holgate's School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Archbishop Holgate's School

Officially Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA

Local ranking3rd of 9 secondary schools in York

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1900

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 52.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 56.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 76.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 284

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 52.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 24.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B+

Avg A-Level Grade

41.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

44.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

124

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 35.6% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 38.4
16-18 Cohort: 341

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1818
Boys: 944 (52%)
Girls: 859 (48%)
Capacity: 1900 (95% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 23.3%
EAL: 12.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 11.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 103.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,552/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 77.8%
White Other: 6.6%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Asian Chinese: 2.1%
Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Asian Indian: 1.4%

77.8%

White British

6.6%

White Other

3.1%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01904411341

lpond@ahs.pmat.academy

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Hull Road

York, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 136617
UKPRN: 10033331
Establishment No.: 4500
Trust: PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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