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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is an academy converter secondary school in York , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1818 pupils, and a capacity of 1900 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,818

Pupils

1,900

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2021

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is the geographic zone York uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is managed by York and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by York before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy: 1900 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 1900 places. 1818 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1900, York's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.8% of pupils at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across York.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

York publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find York school admissions →

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

Full address
Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA
Local authority
York
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136617

Other Secondary Schools in York

If Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in York

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across York. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

What is the catchment area for Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

The catchment area for Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is the geographic zone York uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1900 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by York before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy cover?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a secondary school in York, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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