Holyrood Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Chard, TA20 1JL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 38% in England
11 of 27 in Somerset
Pupils
1,282
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
10.0%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 44.8 | 42.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 42% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 44% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 | -0.16 | — |
56% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Axe Valley Academy · 6.5 mi · Good · Bottom 28% in England
- Wadham School · 7.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 25% in England
- The Woodroffe School · 10.1 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Beaminster School · 10.7 mi · Good · Bottom 38% in England
- Bishop Fox's School · 10.6 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- Honiton Community College · 11.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 40% in England
The neighbourhood
Holyrood Academy is in Chard West (typical home £214,500, crime very high).
What is Holyrood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holyrood Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Holyrood Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Holyrood Academy is in the bottom 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.