Holyrood Community School

URN: 123870 • Chard TA20 1JL

Overview

Name
Holyrood Community School
URN
123870
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Maurice Hicks (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Zembard Lane, Chard TA20 1JL

Summary

Holyrood Community School, located in Chard, Somerset, is a mixed secondary community school with a capacity of 1,318 students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages personal growth and development. It aims to equip students with essential life skills, such as self-confidence, inquisitiveness, and problem-solving abilities, which are vital for success in a competitive world.

The curriculum at Holyrood emphasizes the importance of homework as a tool for reinforcing classroom learning. Assignments are designed to promote responsibility, critical thinking, and independence among students. By engaging in homework, students develop perseverance and organizational skills, which are beneficial both academically and in their future endeavors. The school encourages collaboration and discussion among peers, further enhancing the learning experience.

Holyrood Community School plays an integral role in the local community, preparing students not just for academic success but also for becoming well-rounded individuals. The school’s ethos focuses on nurturing students to become responsible and engaged members of society, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

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Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1318
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2010-08-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1318
2024-09-11 1318
2023-09-11 1318
2022-09-11 1318
2021-09-11 1318
2020-09-11 1318

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