What does the admissions demand data show for Hollingworth Academy?

Hollingworth Academy recorded 277 first-choice applications and 262 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.1 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter. First-choice applications exceeded offers made in this dataset.

Does Hollingworth Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for Hollingworth Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, and 4 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Hollingworth Academy's exam results?

Hollingworth Academy's published exam results include: 60% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 51.1. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Hollingworth Academy

Rochdale, OL16 3DRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Dec 2022

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

1.1×

More first choices than offers made

277 1st-choice / 262 offers made

Ranking

#1,573

of 3,141 nationally

About Hollingworth Academy

Hollingworth Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Rochdale, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,331 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,350.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (6 Dec 2022). The published Attainment 8 score was 51.1 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 277 first-preference applications and 262 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 3DR
Headteacher	Miss Gemma Blackwood
Local Authority	Rochdale
Number of Pupils	1,331
Free School Meals (FSM)	30.4%
School Capacity	1,331 / 1,350 (99% full)

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Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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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.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Hollingworth Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

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Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Hollingworth Academy

Rochdale, OL16 3DRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Dec 2022

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

1.1×

More first choices than offers made

277 1st-choice / 262 offers made

Ranking

#1,573

of 3,141 nationally

About Hollingworth Academy

Hollingworth Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Rochdale, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,331 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,350.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Cornfield Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 3DR
Headteacher	Miss Gemma Blackwood
Local Authority	Rochdale
Number of Pupils	1,331
Free School Meals (FSM)	30.4%
School Capacity	1,331 / 1,350 (99% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022

View Report

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.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Hollingworth Academy

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Hollingworth Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

Understanding School Catchment Areas

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About Hollingworth Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Hollingworth Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

Understanding School Catchment Areas

How to use this information