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Hollinwood Academy
Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PT, Oldham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.2 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
284
Capacity
280
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this academy demonstrates a commitment to high-quality education, making it a strong choice for parents. However, it's important to note that recent GCSE results show no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating challenges in academic attainment. Despite this, the school is better than 60% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score, suggesting it offers a supportive environment for its 284 pupils aged 4-19.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 18.4 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black Other1.8%
White Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.51532, -2.13893 · OL8 3PT
School details
Local authorityOldham
RegionNorth West
URN140388
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.hollinwoodacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Hollinwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hollinwood Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2018.
Is Hollinwood Academy a good school?
Hollinwood Academy scores 60.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Hollinwood Academy in GCSEs?
Hollinwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 18.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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