SecondaryData as of May 2026

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

56.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, York

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

56.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

43.6%

Basics 9-5

61.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

56.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	53.7	46.4
2023/24	50.1	46.4
2024/25	56.5	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.50	0.00
2023/24	+0.24	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

50.9%

EBacc APS

5.12

EBacc 9-5

31.0%

EBacc 9-4

40.1%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

41.85

A*-A Grades

42.5%

A*-B Grades

71.9%

AAB+ %

35.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 180 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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1.44 km away · Academy special converter

Good

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2.46 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

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2.53 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

York Steiner School

2.61 km away · Other independent school

Millthorpe School

3.25 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a secondary school in York, York. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 12 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.5. The school has around 1,818 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA | More schools in York

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2021 — Outstanding
Jan 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Archbishop Holgate's School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

What is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What do parents say about Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 12 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy.

What are Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy's latest exam results?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy located?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a secondary school in York, York (YO10 5ZA).

How many pupils attend Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has around 1,818 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy with other schools?

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