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The Holgate Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,160 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Inadequate’ 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 Attendance 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 is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (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.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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