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Holyrood Academy

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Holyrood Academy

Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL

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Pupils
1,321
Ages
11-18
FSM
25.6%
Attainment 8
42.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.2%
Basics 9-5
29.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
21.6%
EBacc APS
3.64
EBacc 9-5
9.5%
EBacc 9-4
14.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.97
A*-A Grades
15.3%
A*-B Grades
36.6%
AAB+ %
12.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 81 students entered

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About Holyrood Academy

Holyrood Academy is a secondary school in Chard, Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.2. The school has around 1,321 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL | More schools in Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holyrood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holyrood Academy

What is Holyrood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holyrood Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Holyrood Academy's latest exam results?
Holyrood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Holyrood Academy located?
Holyrood Academy is a secondary school in Chard, Somerset (TA20 1JL).
How many pupils attend Holyrood Academy?
Holyrood Academy has around 1,321 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holyrood Academy with other schools?
View Holyrood Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Somerset.