Holyrood Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 42.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 42.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.16
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.35, 0.03]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 232 | 42.4 | — | 52.6% | 21.6% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 229 | 44.8 | -0.16 | 59.0% | 22.3% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 225 | 45.0 | -0.11 | 56.0% | 8.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 218 | 45.6 | -0.33 | 57.0% | 19.0% | 3.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Somerset for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136295 |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Dave Maccormick |
| Trust | BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TA20 1JL |
| Latest pupils | 232 |
| FSM eligible | 25.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL
http://www.holyroodacademy.com1460260100| DfE number | 4274 |
| UKPRN | 10031384 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2010 |
| GIAS updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 26 Apr 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |