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Hollingworth Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Robert McGinty

corporate_fareHOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST

location_onRochdale, OL16 3DR

language Visit Website phone 1706292800

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,341

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Attainment 8

51.1

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Rochdale

#804 of 3,216 nationally

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Hollingworth Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Rochdale, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Hollingworth Academy is an academy converter in Rochdale, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,339 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1, placing the school #1 in Rochdale and #804 of 3,216 nationally. 59.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

59.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.2%

Entering EBacc22.20%

EBacc APS4.48

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.80%

EBacc APS3.9

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.05

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS4.11

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.44

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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01 September 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-12-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2008-09-18

Section 5 RTI Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2005-11-29

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(55 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,339 pupils. During this period, there were 107 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,339	107	8.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,341	110	8.2%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,328	109	8.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,336	103	7.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,339	120	9.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,339	80	6.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,341	123	9.2%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,337	96	7.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,323	64	4.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,325	86	6.5%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,330	109	8.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,322	75	5.7%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,332	30	2.3%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,334	102	7.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,307	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,307	32	2.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,313	46	3.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,294	53	4.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,297	45	3.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,298	25	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,260	34	2.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,263	26	2.1%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,269	27	2.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,238	28	2.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,245	33	2.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,244	30	2.4%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 52 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree41%

disagree25%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree21%

disagree16%

strongly disagree12%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree30%

disagree30%

strongly disagree15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree31%

disagree6%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree43%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree46%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree43%

disagree15%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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