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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors, Trustees & Volunteers (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (SEND) and Inclusion (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Y7-Y11 Flu Vaccinations (calendar)
- Half Term (calendar)
- General Privacy Notice (download)
- Pupils, Parents & Carers (download)
- Workforce Privacy Notice (download)
- Model Publication Scheme (download)
- Data Protection Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Fulford School (79.4)
- All Saints RC School (75.6)
- Fulford School (73.8)
- Huntington School (73.2)
- Ryedale School (72.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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