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The Holgate Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,240 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2024 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Diverse Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Queen Elizabeth's Academy, East Leake Academy, Tuxford Academy, Retford Oaks Academy and Walton Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | The National CofE Academy | |
| 2.2 | The Bulwell Academy | |
| 2.6 | The Kimberley School | |
| 2.7 | Park Vale Academy | |
| 3.0 | The Oakwood Academy | |
| 3.7 | Hall Park Academy | |
| 4.0 | Ellis Guilford School | |
| 4.3 | Redhill Academy | |
| 4.3 | Selston High School | |
| 4.6 | Bluecoat Beechdale Academy | |
| 4.6 | Nottingham Free School | |
| 4.6 | Outwood Academy Kirkby |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
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