Made at Holgate

Welcome to The Holgate Academy alumni network, Made at Holgate. If you walked our halls, sat through our classes, and grew alongside friends and mentors at The Holgate Academy, then you will know what a unique experience it was and we would love to reconnect with you.

Get involved

Ready to dive back in? Joining The Holgate Academy alumni network is easy. Email our team to update your details at and let us know how you’d like to be involved. This could include providing a testimonial of your time at Holgate or informing us on what you’ve been up to since.

Give back

There are numerous ways to support Holgate, from mentoring current students to donating to school programs that need support. Your time, knowledge, and resources can make a significant difference to the lives of current and future students.

Be a part of our legacy

Join us in celebrating the rich history and traditions that make Holgate special. Share your memories, achievements, and milestones with us. We’ll spotlight your inspiring stories and experiences on our Made in Holgate page as well as share them with our current students and on to our social media channels.

Ed Turner

Ed recently recorded a short video to inspire students to consider studying at The Holgate Academy sixth form. Ed talked about his studies after leaving The Holgate Academy that included completing a Masters degree in astrophysics and teacher training. Ed now works as an Education Presenter at The National Space Centre in Leicester where hundreds of children and adults discover the wonders of astronomy and astrophysics.

“Since leaving Holgate I’ve completed a Masters degree in Astrophysics and my PGCE. I now lead workshops at the National Space Centre and have had the opportunity to be interviewed on the radio and podcasts, as well as writing blogs about a wide variety of space topics. A key memory for me was starring as Tony in the school’s production of West Side Story in year 11. My acting exploits didn’t stop there, however, and I now regularly star in musicals and plays for many different amateur societies in Leicester, as well as directing shows too.”

Celebrating 70 years

In 2025, The Holgate Academy will celebrate a remarkable milestone – 70 years since its doors first officially opened in 1955. We are eager to reconnect with alumni from all decades, especially those who were part of our very first year. Get in touch with us to share your stories and any photographs you may have so we can develop our archive and celebrate our platinum anniversary.