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Holyrood Academy
Zembard Lane, Chard, TA20 1JL
Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Chard. Mixed intake.
Holyrood Academy is a large mixed secondary academy in Chard, Somerset, with non-selective admissions for ages 11 to 18 and a sixth form. Ofsted rated it Good in April 2023.
The school says it has served Chard and the surrounding area since 1910 and links its purpose to social justice and social mobility. It asks students to Work Hard, Be Kind and Join In, while offering opportunities in art, performance, trips and sport.
Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,321 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed