The Holgate Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Holgate Academy.

Nottingham, NG156PX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
36.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.81
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.5%
Continue in education or training
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Sustained employment
80.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
4 June 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hillcrest Drive
Hucknall
Nottingham, NG156PX
Phone
1159632104
Website
holgate-ac.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139956
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hillcrest Drive, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6PX
Website
http://www.holgate-ac.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,379 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,237
Free School Meals
36.6% (453 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
41.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
41.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
41%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
39 students
Per cohort

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
155
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,237 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We empower. We respect. We care."

We empower We respect We care

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Principal Henry Diamond. The Holgate Academy emphasises outstanding teaching and learning, a broad curriculum, and strong pastoral care, with the aim of equipping every student to achieve their personal best and be prepared for life beyond school.

Facilities

Two sites: Nabbs Lane and Hillcrest Library Careers resource centre Sports hall (indoor) IT suites Specialist art facilities (The Well at Nabbs site) Product design and technology facilities Science block with biology, physics and chemistry laboratories The Well art area Outdoor sports pitches (football, cricket, rugby) On-site catering facilities Dedicated sixth form facility

Curriculum Highlights

Broad range of academic and vocational subjects, including in the sixth form Careers education and guidance is comprehensive Wide range of extra-curricular activities and after-school sports

SEND Provision

Holgate Academy is a fully inclusive mainstream setting with a whole-school SEND approach. It uses a three‑tier model (Wave 1–Wave 3) of support, with The Hub providing SEMH support and a team including the SENCO (Miss M Berry). It involves parents and external professionals, and may include Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs). SENCO contact: [email protected]; main office: 0115 9632104.

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