Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

URN: 136617 • York YO10 5ZA

Overview

Name
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
URN
136617
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lucie Pond (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01904411341
Website
Visit
Address
Hull Road, York YO10 5ZA

Summary

Archbishop Holgate's School is a mixed secondary academy located in York, serving approximately 1,818 students with a capacity of 1,900. The school is rooted in Christian values, emphasizing compassion, forgiveness, trust, and justice, which guide its approach to education and personal development. The school aims to provide a supportive environment where every child can thrive, benefiting from a range of cultural and enrichment opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

The curriculum at Archbishop Holgate's is designed to promote outstanding academic achievement, with over 73.1% of students achieving passing grades in English and Maths at GCSE. The school also boasts impressive Post 16 results, ranking in the top 1% nationally for A-level performance. The leadership team is committed to ensuring that all students, including disadvantaged pupils, receive the support they need to succeed.

In addition to academic excellence, Archbishop Holgate's offers modern facilities, including a new Maths block, a Sixth Form building, and extensive sporting amenities. The school is also a designated Teaching School Hub, contributing to teacher training and development in the local area. Parents have expressed high satisfaction, with 97% indicating they would recommend the school to others.

Key details

LA
York
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1900
Pupils
1818
Boys
928
Girls
890
FSM %
22.80
Open date
2011-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1818 928 890 1900 22.80
2024-09-11 1842 927 915 1900 20.80
2023-09-11 1789 874 915 1900 17.90
2022-09-11 1789 874 915 1900 17.90
2021-09-11 1755 857 898 1900 16.00
2020-09-11 1622 783 839 970 12.00

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