Hollingworth Academy

About Hollingworth Academy

Hollingworth Academy is an academy converter in Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,339 pupils on roll. It is part of HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.6 (2025/26). 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Rochdale →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,339 / 1,350 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 December 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cornfield Street, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 3DR

Phone

01706292800

Headteacher

Robert McGinty

Website

http://hollingworthacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hollingworth Academy?

Hollingworth Academy is an academy converter in Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hollingworth Academy have?

Hollingworth Academy has 1,339 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hollingworth Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hollingworth Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).

How does Hollingworth Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hollingworth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.6 in 2025/26.

Is Hollingworth Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hollingworth Academy is part of HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Hollingworth Academy?

Hollingworth Academy is located at Cornfield Street, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 3DR.