
OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS Ofsted 2021
‘Archbishop Holgate’s School is an exceptional place for pupils to learn.’
Archbishop Holgate's School
"Archbishop Holgate's School is a place where real opportunities for transformation exist."
SIAMSPathfinder Teaching School Hub
Archbishop Holgate's is proud to be designated as the Teaching School Hub for the Ryedale, Scarborough and York region.
Values
"The Christian values of compassion, forgiveness, trust and justice permeate all aspects of school life leading to excellent academic outcomes and exceptional spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all students."
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Achievement
Outstanding GCSE Results:
- Long-standing trend of excellent achievement and progress
- Over 80% of students passed English and Maths at GCSE and 91% passed GCSE RE
- The school achieved its highest attainment score to date in 2022
- Top 4% nationally for Progress 8 in 2019
- Ranked first for progress amongst similar schools nationally (EEF, 2019)
Outstanding Facilities
Students at Archbishop Holgate's benefit from excellent teaching and learning within high quality facilities. We have a brand new Maths block; a modern Sixth Form building used by all students; a modern English block complete with Drama studio as well as extensive sporting facilities, including an indoor swimming pool; a sports hall and gymnasium and large playing fields.Values
Based on more than 1900 responses - 97% of parents would recommend the school to another parent (compared to 82% nationally).
Ofsted Parent View - July 2021Care
Outstanding outcomes for all groups of students.
"The improvement over time of the outcomes of disadvantaged pupils shows that the leadership team have created opportunities for all children to thrive and achieve."
York Local AuthorityAchievement
Outstanding 2019 Post 16 Results:
- Best performing state school in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2019
- Ranked top 4% of all schools nationally in 2019
- Average academic grade B+
- 53% of students achieved AAB in 2022
Homework
The EEF have consistently championed the role of homework in the performance of secondary school students, especially when closing the academic gap for the disadvantaged.
The AHS homework policy is designed to ensure all students can complete homework, it helps them develop independent learning skills/self-discipline in preparation for later life and allows for better academic outcomes for all students.
‘I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ John 10:10
Welcome
We understand that the decision about where to entrust the care of your child is extremely important and we thank you for considering Archbishop Holgate’s School. As a school community we pride ourselves on the fact that our students are happy and enjoy the experience of learning with us in all kinds of ways.
As an outstanding school we realise that achievement comes in many different forms and we are committed to ensuring that your child has every opportunity to flourish, grow in confidence and make the most of their individual gifts and talents.
Tweets
AHS Newsletter 464 https://t.co/jrmf0g98nk In this week's Newsletter: World Book Day Competition; National Apprenticeship Week; Sixth Form Rewards
#SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety https://t.co/2K3IsW9NAw
#PositiveQuote of the day 🍏 https://t.co/d5SFtCX4zw
Thought for the Day - “We are all born originals - why is it so many of us die copies?” - Edward Young, 17th Century English poet @AHSYork @DioceseOfYork @PathfinderMAT @ABYyouthtrust @churchofengland @CofE_Education @C4Chaplaincy @sthildcollege
Really exciting assembly about Bikability!
#PositiveQuote of the week 🍏 https://t.co/MwZCApbV4h
@AHS_Year7 learning all about the holocaust and the life of Anne Frank with @AnneFrankTrust. Excellent peer education by @AHS_Year9.
Part of our @HMD_UK commemorations at @AHSYork.
@PathfinderMAT @DioceseOfYork @ABYyouthtrust @CofE_Education @HolocaustUK @churchofengland
Check out @AHSYork's #WellbeingNewsletter 🍏 with one week to go to #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek get a sneak peak to some ways that we're going to #letsconnect 👇
Thought for the Day - “An original is worth more than a copy.” – Suzy Kassem, American writer, poet, philosopher, and multi-faceted artist of Egyptian origin @AHSYork @PathfinderMAT @CofE_Education @churchofengland @sthildcollege @C4Chaplaincy
Our form tutor collective worship this week is entitled Unique. It encourages us to consider how God created each of us uniquely and equally, and that he loves us just as we are. We will look at the story of @nickvujicic and also Psalm 139. Our daily quotes continue this theme.
Thought for the Day - “You are God’s masterpiece” – The Bible, the letter to the Ephesians 2:10 @AHSYork @PathfinderMAT @DioceseOfYork @ABYyouthtrust @CofE_Education @churchofengland @C4Chaplaincy @CottrellStephen @sthildcollege
AHS Newsletter 463 https://t.co/UuEvpljnog In this week's Newsletter: School arrangements for Wed 1 Feb; Year 7 and 8 Accelerated Reader; Message from Head of Year 9
#PositiveQuote of the day 🍏 https://t.co/sVcpIH1OLR
Well, that was an exciting day!! The Year 7 boys and girls and the Year 8 girls all had their swimming galas today and what a fantastic time they all had! Amazing support and brilliant resilience shown from everyone! I think we all need to lie down now! @AHS_Year7 @ahs_y8
Thought for the Day - “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” - The Bible, The first letter of Peter – 1 Peter ch5 v7 @AHSYork @DioceseOfYork @ABYyouthtrust @PathfinderMAT @CofE_Education @churchofengland @sthildcollege @C4Chaplaincy
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Latest News
AHS Newsletter 464
3 February 2023|
Parent Bulletin – Monday 30 January
30 January 2023|
AHS Newsletter 463
27 January 2023|
Parent Bulletin – Monday 23 January
23 January 2023|
Archbishop Holgate’s is the designated Teaching
School Hub for Ryedale, Scarborough and York
