The Hollins
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Hollins Lane, BB5 2QY |
| School Website | www.thehollins.com |
| Telephone | 1254233500 |
| URN | 148922 |
School Census
| Total | 808 |
| Girls/Boys | 388/420 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.0%/52.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 221 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/12/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2017 | Good |
| 08/10/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 12.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | 9% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.55 |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 67% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.12 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 577 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 177 |
| As third preference | 180 |
| Total Offers Made | 158 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 528 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 172 |
| Total Offers Made | 157 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 570 |
| As first preference | 205 |
| As second preference | 193 |
| As third preference | 171 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 59.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 28.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 25.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Avenue, , BB5 2RQ