Holyrood Academy, based in Chard, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Holyrood Academy currently has around 1321 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 25.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 50% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL |
| Website: | http://www.holyroodacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 01460260100 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Dave Maccormick |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136295 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1321 |
| Number of Boys: | 670 |
| Number of Girls: | 651 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.80% | 1133 |
| Other White | 7.50% | 99 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 11 |
| African | 0.80% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Redstart Primary School Redstart Road , TA20 1SD | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redstart Primary School Redstart Road , TA20 1SD | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Court Community Primary School Duck Lane , TA20 2ES | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Court Community Primary School Duck Lane , TA20 2ES | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avishayes Community Primary School Fairway Rise , TA20 1NS | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyrood Academy Zembard Lane , TA20 1JL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyrood Community School Zembard Lane , TA20 1JL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chard School Monmouth House , Fore Street TA20 1QA | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Steps Centre Bradfield Way , TA20 2BG | - not rated | 815 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 3 Dimensions Chardleigh House , Chardleigh Green TA20 3AJ | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.