The Hollins
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 40.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.16
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.38, 0.06]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 154 | 40.7 | — | 48.1% | 13.0% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 155 | 42.0 | -0.16 | 56.8% | 12.3% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 162 | 43.1 | -0.37 | 57.0% | 9.0% | 3.5 |
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School information
| URN | 148922 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Helen Dougan |
| Trust | LET EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BB5 2QY |
| Latest pupils | 154 |
| FSM eligible | 32.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY
http://www.thehollins.com1254233500| DfE number | 4195 |
| UKPRN | 10089898 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2022 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |