Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy — Secondary School in York

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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

York, YO10 5ZA

1,818 Pupils

1,900 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

22.80% FSM %

928 Boys

890 Girls

About Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in York, York, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,818 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,900. Current headteacher: Lucie Pond.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	York
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	York
Parliamentary Constituency	York Central
Ward	Hull Road
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-04-2011
UKPRN	10033331
URN	136617
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
David Taylor	Chair of Local Governing Body	14/03/2023	13/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jill Armes	Local Governor	09/12/2022	08/12/2026	Elected by school staff
Revd Dominic Barrington	Local Governor	07/07/2025	06/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Asha Basu	Local Governor	13/03/2023	12/03/2027	Elected by parents
Chris Bush	Local Governor	30/01/2026	29/01/2030	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Andrew Clarke	Local Governor	23/11/2023	22/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jo Crellin	Local Governor	23/01/2025	22/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Margaret Hogg	Local Governor	14/02/2024	13/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alina Kalnina-Kalnaraja	Local Governor	21/11/2024	31/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Stuart McKellar	Local Governor	01/01/2025	31/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Timothy Neale	Local Governor	26/02/2024	25/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lucie Pond	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

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0.21 km • York

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0.93 km • York

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in York, York.

How many pupils does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy have?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has 1,818 pupils, with a capacity of 1,900.

What is the age range at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

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

The admissions policy at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is: Non-selective.

Is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy a faith school?

Yes, Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy?

The Headteacher at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is Ms Lucie Pond.

Where is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy located?

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is at Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA, in the York local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy: Has a sixth form.

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

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Lucie Pond

Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA

01904411341

www.archbishopholgates.academy

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 136617

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026