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Hollinwood Academy

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Hollinwood Academy

Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 3PT

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Pupils
284
Ages
4-19
FSM
48.9%
Attainment 8
18.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
17.0%
Writing
6.0%
Maths
6.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
18.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
4.4%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.93
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Hollinwood Academy

Hollinwood Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 18.2. The school has around 284 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Roman Road, Oldham, OL8 3PT | More schools in Oldham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hollinwood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Jul 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hollinwood Academy

What is Hollinwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hollinwood Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Hollinwood Academy's latest exam results?
Hollinwood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 18.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hollinwood Academy located?
Hollinwood Academy is a secondary school in Oldham, Oldham (OL8 3PT).
How many pupils attend Hollinwood Academy?
Hollinwood Academy has around 284 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hollinwood Academy with other schools?
View Hollinwood Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Oldham.