Holyrood Academy

About Holyrood Academy

Holyrood Academy is an academy converter in Chard, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,321 pupils on roll. It is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 (2025/26). 25.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,321 / 1,300 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 February 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL

Phone

01460260100

Headteacher

Dave Maccormick

Website

http://www.holyroodacademy.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holyrood Academy?

Holyrood Academy is an academy converter in Chard, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Holyrood Academy have?

Holyrood Academy has 1,321 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holyrood Academy's Ofsted rating?

Holyrood Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2023).

How does Holyrood Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Holyrood Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 in 2025/26.

Is Holyrood Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Holyrood Academy is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Holyrood Academy?

Holyrood Academy is located at Zembard Lane, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1JL.