Holyrood Academy

About Holyrood Academy

Holyrood Academy is an 11-18 over-subscribed Academy in Somerset with approximately 1400 students on roll. We are a comprehensive school and as such we are absolutely committed to making sure that every child's ambitions are nurtured and encouraged.

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Key Facts

Founded 1910

Students 1,400

Head/Principal Mr Dave MacCormick

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

77.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.8

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.16

Progress 8

Below average

41.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

62.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

22.3% entered EBacc

14.4% achieved EBacc

229 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Helen P Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 10, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with Amazing Facilities"

We moved to Chard from a different area and were lucky to get a place at Holyrood. My child has settled in really well and loves the school. The facilities are fantastic, the teachers are supportive and the extra-curricular activities are plenty. We feel so lucky to be part of the Holyrood community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B Unconfirmed

Parent Jul 20, 2021

5.0

"Great School with a Strong Sense of Community"

My child attended Holyrood from Year 7 to 11 and had a fantastic experience. The school's values of 'Work Hard, Be Kind and Join In' really resonated with our family. The teachers were excellent and the facilities were always well-maintained. We're so grateful for the education our child received.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily G Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2020

4.0

"Good but Could Be Better"

We've been at Holyrood for a few years now and have mixed feelings. The school has a great location and the staff are friendly, but we've had some issues with communication and the workload can be heavy at times. Overall, it's a good school, but it could benefit from some improvements.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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