Holyrood Academy Catchment Area
Holyrood Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Chard, Somerset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1321 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,321
Pupils
1,300
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Holyrood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Holyrood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Holyrood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 25.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136295
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Frequently Asked Questions — Holyrood Academy
Is Holyrood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Holyrood Academy currently has 1321 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Holyrood Academy? ▾
Admission to Holyrood Academy is managed by Somerset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Holyrood Academy cover? ▾
Holyrood Academy is a secondary school in Chard, Somerset, 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 Holyrood Academy? ▾
Holyrood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.