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Holyrood Academy
Zembard Lane, Chard TA20 1JL
Holyrood Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,320 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Blackdown Education Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Axe Valley Academy, The Castle School, Court Fields School and Uffculme School.)
Particular strengths include Representation and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.

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
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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