The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 48 days per year on average — over a month of school.
85% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 4 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 35
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 34.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Stanesby (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carr Lane, Hollinsclough, Buxton, Staffordshire, SK17 0RH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Hollinsclough Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Hollinsclough Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hollinsclough Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hollinsclough Church of England Academy?
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy currently has 35 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hollinsclough Church of England Academy take?
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hollinsclough Church of England Academy?
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy is in Buxton, SK17 0RH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hollinsclough Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hollinsclough Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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