Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
York, YO10 5ZA · York · secondary school
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4th of 9 secondary schools in York we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 904 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.0 · 75 | 30% | 2.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.24 · 68 | 25% | 1.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.7 · 80 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can study violin, viola, classical guitar, electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar, voice, piano, keyboard, drums, and woodwind.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,803 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have crafted a "highly ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils achieve highly across all key stages. It highlights an inclusive ethos where staff know pupils individually, resulting in a "calm and orderly" environment where students feel safe and are "extremely ambitious" for their future.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "consistently above-national examination outcomes," with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieving "particularly well."
- The curriculum is "expertly crafted" and equal in ambition for all, supported by staff with "secure subject knowledge" who deliver lessons that are "enjoyable and challenging."
- There is a "robust process" for identifying and supporting SEND and disadvantaged pupils, including "bespoke provision" where pupils are "flourishing."
- Post-16 provision is a "strength," offering a "meticulously planned" study programme that prepares students for "highly selective universities."
- Personal development is comprehensive, rooted in values of "justice, compassion, forgiveness and trust," preparing pupils to be "active citizens."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue work to improve attendance for all pupils, "particularly some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.1 |
| 2024/25 | 56.7 |
| 2025/26 | 52.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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