Holyrood Community School is a secondary school in Chard, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school 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 Community School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Maurice Hicks |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123870 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1318 |
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| 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.