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The Holgate Academy
Nottingham·East Midlands·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edDoes not apply
The Holgate Academy is a secondary academy in Nottingham, East Midlands. 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, The Holgate Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.81 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 39.1, 49% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 1,187 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 26.3%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.7%.
After leaving The Holgate Academy, student destinations include 41% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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The Holgate Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.81, which is below 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 39.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
49% of students at The Holgate Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Holgate Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Holgate Academy has an overall absence rate of 12.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Holgate Academy is 26.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Holgate Academy has 1,187 pupils on roll.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Holgate Academy, 41% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Holgate Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Holgate Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Holgate 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
185/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
53/mo
29% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.7
Bus Stops
24
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
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.