Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a secondary academy in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.24 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 50.1, 73% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B+.
The school has 1,818 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 17.4%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, student destinations include 64% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.24, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 50.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
73% of students at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of B+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is 17.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has 1,818 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, 64% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
101/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
36/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
96%
Child is Happy
59%
Child Feels Safe
60%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.