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Hollingworth Academy
Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.5 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,339
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.1, this secondary school demonstrates above-average performance in comparison to schools across the UK, placing it in the top 25%. Additionally, 80% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, reflecting solid foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 22%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.1 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.7%
Asian Pakistani17.8%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.60878, -2.10260 · OL16 3DR
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN140091
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehollingworthacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hollingworth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hollingworth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Hollingworth Academy a good school?
Hollingworth Academy scores 67.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hollingworth Academy in GCSEs?
Hollingworth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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