External achievements and accolades for Archbishop Holgate’s School
Achievement comes in many forms and collectively, as a school community, we take great pride in our individual and collective success. We firmly believe that all our students can be successful and make the most of their gifts and talents.
At the last inspection:
- SIAMS – the latest Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) was undertaken on February 10 and 11 2026. It recognised that Archbishop Holgate’s is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish. Read the SIAMS Report.
The Department for Education has afforded the school both:
- National Teaching School Status (Pathfinder Teaching School Hub)
- National Support School Status
2026 Results at Archbishop Holgate’s School
Archbishop Holgate’s School is a high-performing, inclusive community where all students are empowered to fulfil or exceed their potential. Academic achievement and progress at our school consistently surpass the national average, with learners achieving exceptional outcomes regardless of prior attainment, gender, SEND, or background.
We are proud of our pupil’s academic achievement and we are delighted that they were not only successful with their examination results but also in securing their next steps.
2026 Sixth Form Results
Key Headlines
- 39% of entries were A*-A or equivalent (National A-level 28.3%)
- 76% of entries were A*-B or equivalent (National A-level 55.5%)
- 100% of grades were A*-E or equivalent (National A-level 97.5%)
| Qualification | Measure | AHS | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Level | Progress Score | 0.35 | -0.03 |
| Average Grade | B | B- | |
| Average Points Score | 41.62 | 35.55 | |
| Academic | Progress Score | 0.37 | -0.03 |
| Average Grade | B | B- | |
| Average Points Score | 40.84 | 35.69 | |
| Vocational | Progress Score | – | 0 |
| Average Grade | Dist+ | Merit+ | |
| Average Points Score | 39.03 | 29.99 |
Attainment
| All Students | Disadvantaged | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | AHS (2026) | Local (2026) | National (2025) | AHS (2026) |
| A Level | B 40.62 | B 38.7 | B- 35.55 | B 40.87 |
| Academic (inc EPQ) | B+ 41.84 | B 38.2 | B- 36.69 | B 0.69 |
| Applied General | D+ 39.03 | D 36.5 | M+ 29.17 | D 34.4 |
2026 GCSE results at Archbishop Holgate’s School
GCSE outcomes at AHS in 2025/26 are exceptionally strong.
- 82.6% of all students passed an English GCSE
- 78.4% of our students passed their Maths GCSE
- 75.6% of our students achieved a pass in both English and Maths
- 55.4% of our students achieved a grade 5 or more in both English and Maths
- 99% of students have stayed in education or entered employment after Key Stage 4
- 47% were entered for the English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
Disadvantaged students
We are very proud of the fact that our disadvantaged students have achieved pass rates in both English and Maths that are above national figures.
- 52% of our disadvantaged students achieved a pass in both English and Maths. The national figure for disadvantaged pupils achieving a pass (2025) was 40%.
- 28% of our disadvantaged students achieved a grade 5 or more in both English and Maths. The national figure for disadvantaged pupils achieving a strong pass (2025) was 25.6%.
Historic trend of success
At GCSE, we have established a long-standing record of outstanding Progress 8 scores. Over the past five years of progress measures, our average Progress 8 score has been consistently above +0.5, placing us among the highest performers both locally and nationally. We are also proud to be ranked within the top five state schools in the North by The Sunday Times for two consecutive years.
The Progress 8 performance of our students remains excellent, consistently exceeding the national average. While it is not appropriate to make direct comparisons this year, we are extremely proud of the continued progress our students have made, and the opportunities this progress unlocks for their future success.
At Post-16, we have built an exceptional record of success, consistently placing our Sixth Form among the top 10% of Post-16 providers nationally.
Within our Sixth Form community, students have the flexibility to combine traditional A-levels with vocational qualifications, allowing them to tailor their studies to their future aspirations. Many of our students have gained acceptance into highly competitive medical, veterinary, and dentistry degree programmes, while others have secured prestigious scholarships to Oxford and Cambridge University.
Performance Tables
DfE Key Stage 4 Performance Data
DfE Key Stage 5 Performance Data