The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.3
9.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
21.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,187
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 37.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Heather Widdup
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nabbs Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Holgate Comprehensive School
Secondary · Very close
Annie Holgate Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 613m away
Annie Holgate Junior School
Primary · 613m away
Holgate Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 613m away
Edgewood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 738m away
Hillside Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 960m away
Hucknall Flying High Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The National CofE Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Holgate Academy a selective school?
No. The Holgate Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Holgate Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Holgate Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Holgate Academy?
The Holgate Academy currently has 1,187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Holgate Academy take?
The Holgate Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Holgate Academy?
The Holgate Academy is in Nottingham, NG15 6HB, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Holgate Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Holgate Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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