The Hollins
Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Hollins is a secondary school in Accrington for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Accrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2017, report published 17 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Pupils are polite, kind and considerate. They make a positive contribution to the calm and respectful atmosphere that exists at the school. Pupils respond well to the high expectations that the school has of their conduct and achievement. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils are happy. Pupils enjoy an impressive range of activities that make a strong contribution to the development of their talents and interests. For example, they take part in musical productions as well as sports, art and music clubs. The school ensures that pupils access trips and experiences that deepen their understanding of the subjects that they study. These include cultural visits to the theatre and places of worship. Pupils value the opportunities that they have to support members of the local community. For example, they organise a tea party for the elderly and provide support to people that are homeless. Pupils make a significant contribution to the life of the school through the many leadership roles that are available to them. For example, they act as sports leaders and school councillors. The school's pupil parliament has taken steps to improve the outdoor space to support pupils' mental health.
What the school should improve
- At times, staff are not quick enough to identify and address the gaps and misconceptions that some pupils have in their learning. This means that these pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should support staff in rectifying the gaps and misunderstandings that some pupils have in their learning so that these pupils successfully build the depth of knowledge that they should.
- On occasion, staff do not ensure that pupils have sufficient understanding of subject- specific vocabulary. When this happens, some pupils struggle to use their knowledge with confidence and security. The school should ensure that staff help pupils to learn and apply important vocabulary so that pupils achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
154 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
794 pupils on roll, with places for 800
Schools near The Hollins
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alternative School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 2.4 |
| Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 42.7 |
| Rhyddings | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 36.5 |
| Accrington Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 39.4 |
| Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 50.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LET EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Bird
- Phone
- 01254233500
- Address
- Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2QY
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 148922
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.