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The Hollins

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The Hollins

Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2QY

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

40.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.6%
Basics 9-5
33.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

40.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.146.4
2023/2442.046.4
2024/2540.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.370.00
2023/24-0.160.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.0%
EBacc APS
3.39
EBacc 9-5
3.2%
EBacc 9-4
5.2%
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Nearby secondary schools

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The Alternative School
1.72 km away · Other independent school
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
1.75 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Rhyddings
2.55 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Oswaldtwistle School
2.7 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Accrington Academy
2.87 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement

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About The Hollins

The Hollins is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 53 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.7. The school has around 794 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2QY | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Hollins, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2017 — Good (predecessor: The Hollins)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Hollins

What is The Hollins's Ofsted rating?
The Hollins received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What do parents say about The Hollins?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 53 responses): 77% of parents would recommend The Hollins.
What are The Hollins's latest exam results?
The Hollins: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Hollins located?
The Hollins is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire (BB5 2QY).
How many pupils attend The Hollins?
The Hollins has around 794 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Hollins with other schools?
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