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Hollingworth Academy

Rochdale, OL16 3DRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
Progress 8
-0.02
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
279 1st-choice / 261 places
Ranking
#1,573
of 3,141 nationally

About Hollingworth Academy

Hollingworth Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.02 is significantly above the Rochdale local authority average of -0.25, placing it first out of 15 secondary schools in the borough. This is a strong performance in a context where the LA average is notably negative, and it suggests the school is adding more value to pupils’ learning than most of its local peers. The school’s national ranking sits around the 50th percentile, meaning it is broadly in line with the average school across England, but within Rochdale it stands out as the top performer. Its Attainment 8 score of 45.9 also reflects solid academic outcomes, and 74% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, a key benchmark. The school is oversubscribed, with 717 applications for 261 places in 2025/26, and 242 of those came from first-preference families, indicating strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCornfield Street, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 3DR
HeadteacherRobert McGinty
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils1,339
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity1,339 / 1,350 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
LibraryPlaying FieldsScience LabsAstro TurfICT SuiteTennis CourtsMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumTheatreSwimming PoolSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceCross CountrySwimmingGymnasticsRugbyHockey

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaFilm ClubChessEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hollingworth Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.