Hollingworth Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cornfield Street Milnrow Rochdale Lancashire OL16 3DR |
| Phone | 01706292800 |
| Reference Number | 140091 |
Hollingworth Academy has received a 'Good' overall effectiveness grading in its first inspection under the current framework, following a significant gap since its last evaluation. The school has built a positive culture characterized by respect, responsibility, and resilience, where most pupils demonstrate good behaviour and are happy to attend. While the leadership has established high expectations for academic achievement, the school has notable strengths in its support for vocational education and opportunities for student enrichment through trips and guest speakers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1339 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.89%
Girls: 50.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 147 | 128 | 275 |
| 8 | 126 | 142 | 268 |
| 9 | 136 | 127 | 263 |
| 10 | 134 | 131 | 265 |
| 11 | 125 | 143 | 268 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.7% |
| Pakistani | 17.8% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| African | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 Sep 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College | |
| 15 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Dec 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and achievement
- Strong relationships between pupils and teachers
- Support for vocational interests with access to specialist facilities
- Broad and balanced curriculum that is ambitious for most pupils
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Effective personal development and careers advice
- Strong culture of safeguarding
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery in a small number of subjects
- Some teachers do not have high enough expectations for pupils with SEND
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 220 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 148 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 30 | 3 |
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