How many pupils attend Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has 1,803 pupils on roll.

What ages does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy take?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

How do I apply to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy was 3.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

When Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after (as defined, including those subject to adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship orders, or previously in state care outside England); 2. Foundation Places (up to 30% of remaining places) — Up to 30% of remaining places available for applicants satisfying requirements for a Foundation Place. At least two thirds of Foundation Places available to those satisfying 2A (Christian Foundation Places); up to a third available to those satisfying 2B (Other Foundation Places). Minimum worship level: attendance at least six times in twelve months prior to application. Sub-priority within each: A) average at least twice a month; B) average at least once a month; C) at least six times in twelve months; then priority to those living furthest from their next nearest Church of England secondary school; 3. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children with exceptional social or medical needs which make the school the most suitable school for the child, supported by professional evidence via Supplementary Information Form, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Save as set out at criteria 2, 6 and 7, if there are more applications within any given criterion than places available, places will be allocated to children satisfying the relevant criterion who live closest to the school, measured by GIS mapping system using the nearest available safe walking route from home to the school's main entrance. If distance does not distinguish between applicants, random allocation (supervised by someone independent of the school and Trust) will be used as the final tie-breaker.

What is the largest ethnic background at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.2% of pupils at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

How close did you need to live?

3.5miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after (as defined, including those subject to adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship orders, or previously in state care outside England).
2Foundation Places (up to 30% of remaining places) — Up to 30% of remaining places available for applicants satisfying requirements for a Foundation Place. At least two thirds of Foundation Places available to those satisfying 2A (Christian Foundation Places); up to a third available to those satisfying 2B (Other Foundation Places). Minimum worship level: attendance at least six times in twelve months prior to application. Sub-priority within each: A) average at least twice a month; B) average at least once a month; C) at least six times in twelve months; then priority to those living furthest from their next nearest Church of England secondary school.
3Exceptional social or medical needs — Children with exceptional social or medical needs which make the school the most suitable school for the child, supported by professional evidence via Supplementary Information Form.
4Siblings on roll — Children with siblings who will be on roll at the school at the proposed date of admission, defined to include natural, adopted, half, step, and foster siblings living in the same house.
5Children of staff — Children of staff employed at Archbishop Holgate's School, where the staff member has been employed for one year at the time of application and/or is recruited to fill a vacant post.
6Catchment Area — Children living in the school's Catchment Area as determined in partnership between City of York Council and the Trust (shown at Appendix 1).
7Pupil Premium / Service Pupil Premium (no previous criteria applies) — Other applications for whom no previous criteria applies, where a pupil is eligible for Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium on 31 October 2026, ordered from closest to furthest from school using nearest available safe walking route; Pupil Premium/Service Pupil Premium eligible pupils ranked above those not eligible within a distance criteria.
8Any other children — Any other children, ordered from closest to furthest from school.

If two applications tie: Save as set out at criteria 2, 6 and 7, if there are more applications within any given criterion than places available, places will be allocated to children satisfying the relevant criterion who live closest to the school, measured by GIS mapping system using the nearest available safe walking route from home to the school's main entrance. If distance does not distinguish between applicants, random allocation (supervised by someone independent of the school and Trust) will be used as the final tie-breaker.

PAN of 300 applies only to Year 7 entry. Foundation Place sub-criteria include their own distance-based tie-breaker (distance to nearest Church of England secondary school) before random allocation. Staff children criterion (5) uses random allocation as tie-breaker if oversubscribed.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has 1,803 pupils on roll.
What ages does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy take?: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy located?: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is located in York, YO10 5ZA, York.
How do I apply to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy was 3.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: When Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after (as defined, including those subject to adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship orders, or previously in state care outside England); 2. Foundation Places (up to 30% of remaining places) — Up to 30% of remaining places available for applicants satisfying requirements for a Foundation Place. At least two thirds of Foundation Places available to those satisfying 2A (Christian Foundation Places); up to a third available to those satisfying 2B (Other Foundation Places). Minimum worship level: attendance at least six times in twelve months prior to application. Sub-priority within each: A) average at least twice a month; B) average at least once a month; C) at least six times in twelve months; then priority to those living furthest from their next nearest Church of England secondary school; 3. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children with exceptional social or medical needs which make the school the most suitable school for the child, supported by professional evidence via Supplementary Information Form, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Save as set out at criteria 2, 6 and 7, if there are more applications within any given criterion than places available, places will be allocated to children satisfying the relevant criterion who live closest to the school, measured by GIS mapping system using the nearest available safe walking route from home to the school's main entrance. If distance does not distinguish between applicants, random allocation (supervised by someone independent of the school and Trust) will be used as the final tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.2% of pupils at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after (as defined, including those subject to adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship orders, or previously in state care outside England).
2Foundation Places (up to 30% of remaining places) — Up to 30% of remaining places available for applicants satisfying requirements for a Foundation Place. At least two thirds of Foundation Places available to those satisfying 2A (Christian Foundation Places); up to a third available to those satisfying 2B (Other Foundation Places). Minimum worship level: attendance at least six times in twelve months prior to application. Sub-priority within each: A) average at least twice a month; B) average at least once a month; C) at least six times in twelve months; then priority to those living furthest from their next nearest Church of England secondary school.
3Exceptional social or medical needs — Children with exceptional social or medical needs which make the school the most suitable school for the child, supported by professional evidence via Supplementary Information Form.
4Siblings on roll — Children with siblings who will be on roll at the school at the proposed date of admission, defined to include natural, adopted, half, step, and foster siblings living in the same house.
5Children of staff — Children of staff employed at Archbishop Holgate's School, where the staff member has been employed for one year at the time of application and/or is recruited to fill a vacant post.
6Catchment Area — Children living in the school's Catchment Area as determined in partnership between City of York Council and the Trust (shown at Appendix 1).
7Pupil Premium / Service Pupil Premium (no previous criteria applies) — Other applications for whom no previous criteria applies, where a pupil is eligible for Pupil Premium or Service Pupil Premium on 31 October 2026, ordered from closest to furthest from school using nearest available safe walking route; Pupil Premium/Service Pupil Premium eligible pupils ranked above those not eligible within a distance criteria.
8Any other children — Any other children, ordered from closest to furthest from school.

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has 1,803 pupils on roll.
What ages does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy take?: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy located?: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is located in York, YO10 5ZA, York.
How do I apply to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy was 3.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: When Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children who are looked after by a local authority and children who were previously looked after (as defined, including those subject to adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship orders, or previously in state care outside England); 2. Foundation Places (up to 30% of remaining places) — Up to 30% of remaining places available for applicants satisfying requirements for a Foundation Place. At least two thirds of Foundation Places available to those satisfying 2A (Christian Foundation Places); up to a third available to those satisfying 2B (Other Foundation Places). Minimum worship level: attendance at least six times in twelve months prior to application. Sub-priority within each: A) average at least twice a month; B) average at least once a month; C) at least six times in twelve months; then priority to those living furthest from their next nearest Church of England secondary school; 3. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children with exceptional social or medical needs which make the school the most suitable school for the child, supported by professional evidence via Supplementary Information Form, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 300 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Save as set out at criteria 2, 6 and 7, if there are more applications within any given criterion than places available, places will be allocated to children satisfying the relevant criterion who live closest to the school, measured by GIS mapping system using the nearest available safe walking route from home to the school's main entrance. If distance does not distinguish between applicants, random allocation (supervised by someone independent of the school and Trust) will be used as the final tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.2% of pupils at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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