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Hollingworth Academy
Goodgraded 06/12/2022Ages 11–161,339 pupilsFaithNone
Hollingworth Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Rochdale. The school has around 1,339 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/12/2022, Hollingworth Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Rochdale can view Hollingworth Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/12/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 451.1
Attainment 851.1
England avg 45.1 · was 45.9 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
England avg 45% · was 48% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
England avg 65% · was 74% in 2023/24
EBacc entry22%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.48
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake30.4%
Free school meals30.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.2%
Attendance91.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rochdale
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