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The Hollins

Academy converter · Accrington · BB5 2QY

Ages 11–16 · 794 pupils · Lancashire

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

42.0

Overall absence

8.0%

Admissions demand

1.39 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-11-12

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.16
−20+2
Attainment 842.0
English & maths grade 5+37%
English & maths grade 4+61%
EBacc entry12%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.7%
Unauthorised2.8%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.6%
Enrolments in measure
823

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.39 · Competitive

1st preferences

219

Places offered

158

1st-preference offers

148

Total preferences (any rank)
577
Preferred offers (top 3)
158
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

794 pupils · 800 places

Pupils on roll
794
Boys / girls
396 / 398
School capacity
800
Capacity fill
794 / 800 (99%)
Free school meals
35.4%
FSM pupils
280
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LET EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
LET EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Dougan

Location

Address
Hollins Lane
Postcode
BB5 2QY
Town
Accrington
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Hyndburn
Constituency
Hyndburn
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Accrington, Lancashire, 794 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 35.4%.

Open schools in Accrington
36
Secondary schools in Accrington
5
Academies among open schools in Accrington
22% (8)
Open schools in BB5
37
Secondary in BB5
5
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Secondary in Lancashire LA
81

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in AccringtonNear BB5

  • Rhyddings

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Accrington · BB5 3EA · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att833.5
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+23%
    • Absence11.9%

    1.6 miles away

  • Accrington Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Accrington · BB5 4FF · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.7
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence9.9%

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Helen Dougan
Telephone
01254233500
Website
http://www.thehollins.com

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