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The Hollins

Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Accrington, Lancashire

The Hollins is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire for ages 11–16 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 9 October 2024.

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Key facts

Address
Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2QY
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11–16
Sector
See recorded establishment type
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Council
Lancashire
Pupils on roll
794 January 2026 school census
Free school meals
35.3% of pupils eligible
Pupils per teacher
16.8

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

Ofsted

Standards maintained Inspected 9 October 2024

Strengths

To improve

Safeguarding: Effective

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Exam results

MeasureSchoolEngland
GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25)34%45%
Attainment 8 score (2024/25)40.746

Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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