Hollinwood Academy

Hollinwood Academy continues to demonstrate outstanding performance as a special school catering to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school fosters a positive environment where staff are adept at addressing the diverse needs of students through personalized learning plans. High expectations for all pupils are evident, as they not only achieve well academically but also develop commendable personal skills, evidenced by their strong behavior and attitude in school. Additionally, the leadership team, supported by the Newbridge Group trust, remains committed to maintaining high educational standards and the well-being of both pupils and staff.

Strengths

• Exceptional support for pupils with SEND
• Personalized curriculum tailored to individual needs
• Strong emphasis on communication skills development
• High-quality career guidance and work-related learning opportunities
• Effective behavior management strategies
• Active engagement with the local community for experiential learning
• Positive school culture with focus on pupils' well-being

In 2024–25 pupils at Hollinwood Academy attended 87.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 36.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 7.4% of pupils at Hollinwood Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Hollinwood Academy had 8.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 8.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Hollinwood Academy had 294 pupils, 99.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Hollinwood Academy received £27,969 and spent £24,479 for each of its 284 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £790,000 (£2,781 per pupil).

Across all 7 schools of New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, income was £26,842 and spending £25,065 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Oldham · Oldham local authority: places and applications

Hollinwood Academy is part of New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, which runs 8 schools. The nearest others:

• New Bridge School Oldham
• Spring Brook Academy Oldham
• The Springboard Project Oldham
• Samuel Laycock School Ashton-Under-Lyne
• Thomas Ashton School Hyde
• Hawthorns School Hyde
• Heywood Academy Rochdale

What is Hollinwood Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hollinwood Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.

When was Hollinwood Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Hollinwood Academy was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Hollinwood Academy have?

Hollinwood Academy has 294 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hollinwood Academy cover?

Hollinwood Academy for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Hollinwood Academy's GCSE results?

In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 14.9, and 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

What are Hollinwood Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Hollinwood Academy?

Hollinwood Academy is at Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PT.