Hollinsclough Church of England Academy
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No KS2 expected standard data is available in the years we hold. Check the official DfE performance tables for the most recent results.
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022/2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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School information
| URN | 142276 |
| Local authority | Staffordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Principal Kelly Stanesby |
| Trust | THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | SK17 0RH |
| Latest pupils | 35 |
| FSM eligible | 34.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Carr Lane, Hollinsclough, Buxton, Staffordshire, SK17 0RH
http://www.hollinsclough.staffs.sch.ukView local authority page129883303| DfE number | 5200 |
| UKPRN | 10053777 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 10 Dec 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2023 |