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The Hollins

State school · Accrington, BB5 2QY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 794 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
794 ·
Local authority
Lancashire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Samantha Haydock

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School 15 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Accrington Woodnook Primary School 14 %
Accrington Peel Park Primary School 12 %
St Anne's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School 10 %
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School 8 %
Accrington Benjamin Hargreaves Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 7 %
Accrington Huncoat Primary School 7 %
St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School 6 %
Accrington St John with St Augustine Church of England Primary School 5 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
36.8%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
48
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

794
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Hollins Lane
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 2QY
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Telephone: 01254 233500

Email: head@thehollins.com

Website: http://www.thehollins.com

Local authority: Lancashire County Council

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School data & information The Hollins Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY
794 Pupil numbers
32.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
27 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
36.8%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.00
LA avg.
44.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.16 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 151 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Hollins is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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