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The Hollins
Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.0 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
794
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
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Last inspected: 6 December 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 40.7 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
77%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.2%
Asian Pakistani29.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.73823, -2.35411 · BB5 2QY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN148922
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thehollins.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hollins rated by Ofsted?
The Hollins was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2017.
Is The Hollins a good school?
The Hollins scores 26.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Hollins?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Hollins receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Hollins in GCSEs?
The Hollins achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.7. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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