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Hollinwood Academy

Academy special sponsor led · Oldham · OL8 3PT

Ages 4–19 · 294 pupils · Oldham

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

14.6

Overall absence

12.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-05-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.50
−20+2
Attainment 814.6
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+6%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 1.3

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
89.0
Avg scaled score — maths
88.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
92.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)37.3%
Unauthorised4.4%
Authorised absence
8.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.3%
Enrolments in measure
263

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill105%

294 pupils · 280 places

Pupils on roll
294
Boys / girls
211 / 83
School capacity
280
Capacity fill
294 / 280 (105%)
Free school meals
46%
FSM pupils
128
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
New Bridge Academy
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Millard

Location

Address
Roman Road, Hollinwood
Postcode
OL8 3PT
Town
Oldham
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Oldham
District
Oldham
Constituency
Manchester Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
296 on roll / 240 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special sponsor led, Ages 4–19, in Oldham, Oldham, 294 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 46%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Oldham
115
Academies among open schools in Oldham
52% (60)
Open schools in OL8
23
Open schools in Oldham LA
128

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in OldhamNear OL8

  • New Bridge School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy special converter

    Oldham · OL8 3PH · Oldham

    Ages 5–19

    • Absence13.5%
    • FSM51.3%

    0.1 miles away

  • Higher Failsworth Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · M35 9EA · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM30.8%
    • Demand0.89

    0.4 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Limeside

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 3SB · Oldham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM71.0%
    • Demand0.97

    0.4 miles away

  • Holy Family RC Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 3NG · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM49.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Limehurst Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Oldham · OL8 3JQ · Oldham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM50.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Co-op Academy Failsworth

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Manchester · M35 9HA · Oldham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.3
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence10.9%

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Laura Millard
Telephone
01618832404
Website
www.hollinwoodacademy.org

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