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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 a 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 — 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

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.

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 — 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

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

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

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.