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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent academic progress due to the outstanding curriculum and teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are highly motivated, extremely kind, and considerate towards each other.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teaching assistants and staff provide precise teaching in small steps, supporting continuous progress.
Academic Progress: Pupils flourish and achieve well, attaining qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attitudes are exceptionally strong, ensuring a calm learning environment.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff effectively support pupils with increased anxiety to return to learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff benefit from a wide range of training and professional development, showing high motivation.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers' in-depth knowledge and effective strategies support pupils' successful learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and use incisive assessments to identify next learning steps.
Teacher Engagement: Staff plan meticulously addressing pupils' needs in a bespoke manner.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Rigorously checks what pupils learn, addressing knowledge gaps.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Highly trained staff manage behaviour well and support pupil well-being.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents have daily access to teachers to discuss their child's learning and concerns.
Communication with Parents: Parents receive regular in-depth reports on their children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express extremely positive views, confirming the school's positive impact.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication with Parents: Regular updates on child鈥檚 progress and school correspondence available.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff work closely with parents and professionals to ensure pupil safety and well-being.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders continuously adapt provision to meet changing needs and improve professional skills.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trusted adults help pupils talk about concerns, promoting safety.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders ensure highest quality of education using latest research.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with thoroughly; pupils feel extremely safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils show high levels of motivation, kindness, and respect towards each other.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Proactive partnership with agencies ensures comprehensive pupil support.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective, extensive programme for personal development.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Sensory areas help pupils regulate emotions.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils鈥� learning is enriched by excellent additional activities, including summer schools, holiday, and after-school clubs.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of musical and sporting clubs, including festival performances.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent careers education from Year 7 onwards prepares pupils for future aspirations.
Career Counselling Services: Exceptional career guidance and work-related learning embedded.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils well prepared for further education, employment or training.
Support for SEND: All pupils have SEN, receiving tailored support to overcome barriers and achieve success.
Support for SEND: Highly personalised curriculum matched to EHC plans, fostering success.
Subjects Offered: Pupils follow a range of pathways, including GCSEs, A-levels, vocational options, and specialized subjects.
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About Us
Hollinwood Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 292 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
At this school, 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9.3 | 5.7 |
| Proficient Math | 91 | 90 |
| Proficient Read | 94 | 96 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 8% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 91 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 94 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.41% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.29% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 92 14 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 6% 2 | 61.11% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.75% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.4 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 8 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 8% 10 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.97% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 18% | 56.12% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.49% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.6 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.80 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 14.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 30.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 46.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.09% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.3% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.49 | 2.86 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 215 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.2% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 30.6% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 12.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 62% | 15.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.13% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 20.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 49.13% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.13% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.62 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 208 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 82.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 29.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 11.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 30.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 64% | 10.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 6.52% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 182 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.62% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 55.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.46% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.31% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.54% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -3.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 43.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.29% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.52% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.4 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 192 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.91% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.82% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.55% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 25.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.36% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.83% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 212 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 62% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 15.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.9% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hollinwood Academy
Local authority ratio 24 : 1
