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Hollinsclough Church of England Academy

Staffordshire Moorlands, SK17 0RHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hollinsclough Church of England Academy

Hollinsclough Church of England Academy is a tiny primary school in Staffordshire Moorlands, and its headline metrics tell a story that is quite different from the local authority average. With just 35 pupils on roll, it is significantly smaller than most schools in the county, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That is a solid, consistent result, but it is worth noting that the school has not yet reached the Outstanding threshold that 20 of the 308 primary schools in Staffordshire have achieved. The school’s capacity is 60, so it is running at just over half full, which gives it a genuinely intimate feel. Its religious character as a Church of England academy adds a specific ethos, though the data does not detail how that plays out day-to-day. For parents comparing options, this is a school that delivers reliably good outcomes in a very small-scale setting, rather than pushing for the top tier of performance.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCarr Lane, Buxton, Staffordshire Moorlands, SK17 0RH
HeadteacherKelly Stanesby
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils35
Free School Meals (FSM)34.3%
School Capacity35 / 60 (58% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsDining HallICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hollinsclough Church of England Academy

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