Hollingworth Academy

Academy converter · Secondary school · Rochdale, Rochdale
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Composite score
63.9

Hollingworth Academy at a glance

Located in Rochdale, Rochdale, Hollingworth Academy is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 1,339 pupils aged 11 to 16. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 51.1 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 5.2 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 25% of secondary schools nationally.

60% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 80% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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National rank
#83
In North West
#1
In Rochdale
Top 25%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
51.1
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
60%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
80%
% EBacc grade 5+
17%
EBacc average points score
4.48

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,339 % FSM ever-6 29.7% % EAL 15.5% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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