Hollinsclough Church of England Academy
58%
Capacity
35
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Hollinsclough Church of England Academy
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 35 pupils on roll, operating at 58% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hollinsclough Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Stanesby, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 4 applications for 3 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hollinsclough Church of England Academy include Library, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, Hollinsclough Church of England Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Carr Lane, Buxton, Staffordshire Moorlands, SK17 0RH |
| Headteacher | Kelly Stanesby |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 35 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.3% |
| School Capacity | 35 / 60 (58% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
4
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (100% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Carr Lane, Buxton
Staffordshire Moorlands, SK17 0RH
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