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Holyrood Academy, previously known as Holyrood Community School before September 2010, is a
secondary school
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with
academy status in
Chard
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,
Somerset, England. From April 2017 to August 2019 it was part of the Vector Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust which also included the nearby Axe Valley Academy in Axminster.
In September 2019, both Holyrood and Axe Valley joined the Uffculme Academy Trust.
The school has existed from at least as far back as 1961, previously being referred to as "Holyrood Secondary Modern School", "Holyrood Secondary School", "Holyrood Comprehensive School" and "Holyrood Community School".
As of 2019, Holyrood Academy has 1,276 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18, 100 teachers, 23 teaching assistants and 37 support staff.
Students are taught for
25 lessons a week, each is
60 minutes long. In addition, students have a daily tutorial period
(20 minutes).
Holyrood Academy also has a sixth form on campus offering BTEC and A level courses to 16-18 year olds.
Notable students
Ben Hamer
Benjamin John Hamer (; born 20 November 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Championship side Watford.
Career Early career
Hamer was born in Chard, Somerset, and is a Bristol City fan. His family moved to G ...
, English footballer
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2006 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist in Swimming
References
External links
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Academies in Somerset
Chard, Somerset
Secondary schools in Somerset
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