The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mr David Fenton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Waverley Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewlands School
Special school · Very close
Alderman Kay School
Special school · Very close
Boarshaw Community Primary School
Primary · 519m away
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Secondary · 572m away
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 607m away
Middleton Parish Church School
Primary · 836m away
Hopwood Hall College
16 plus · 843m away
St Anne's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 934m away
Questions parents ask
What is Hollin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hollin Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hollin Primary School?
Hollin Primary School currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hollin Primary School take?
Hollin Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hollin Primary School?
Hollin Primary School is in Manchester, M24 6JG, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hollin Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hollin Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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