The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.1
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 269 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,339
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert McGinty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 3DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrookland School
Independent · 310m away
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Primary · 552m away
Crossgates Primary School
Primary · 750m away
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Newhey Community Primary School
Primary · 972m away
Moorhouse Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Peppercorn
Independent · 1.4km away
Roughbank Farm
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hollingworth Academy a selective school?
No. Hollingworth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hollingworth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hollingworth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hollingworth Academy?
Hollingworth Academy currently has 1,339 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hollingworth Academy take?
Hollingworth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hollingworth Academy?
Hollingworth Academy is in Rochdale, OL16 3DR, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hollingworth Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hollingworth Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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