Hollingworth Academy

A good academy converter school in Rochdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hollingworth Academy.

Rochdale, OL163DR Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 December 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cornfield Street
Milnrow
Rochdale, OL163DR
Phone
1706292800
Website
hollingworthacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140091
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 3DR
Website
http://hollingworthacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,336
Free School Meals
26.6% (355 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (51 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
11.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.1%
Ebacc Languages:
39.2%
Ebacc Maths:
96.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.02
Progress 8 Range:
-0.19 to 0.15

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.0 (+22.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.9 (+6.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
37 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
223
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,336 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everyone Excels Everyday"

Respect Responsibility Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes visitors and emphasizes a world-class education with outstanding progress for all students, a relentless focus on high standards, and the motto “Everyone Excels Everyday,” underpinned by the values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

Facilities

Spacious indoor sports hall 3G all-weather, floodlit, artificial pitch Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Dance Studio Theatre Learning Resource Centre

Curriculum Highlights

A challenging, well sequenced curriculum which is broad and balanced with breadth before depth, promoting new knowledge and skills, with literacy and numeracy central. Knowledge-led curriculum with a explicit focus on developing literacy and numeracy. High quality teaching supported by regular staff development to retain outstanding professionals. Evidence-based research informs curricular provision, pedagogy and leadership, including use of knowledge about learning to guide developments. Literacy is a key priority; staff are encouraged to develop students' reading, writing and oracy skills across the curriculum. Curriculum provisions aim to develop transferable skills and resilience and promote progression to the next stage in education or career paths. Inclusion and Learning Support provision, including support for learners with additional needs and enrichment for high-ability students; enrichment activities and university links. Extensive enrichment experiences and trips, including partnerships with universities (e.g., Cambridge, Oxford) and activities with external organisations; 'The Futures Hub' study area supports KS4 learning.

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