The Hollins
Academy converter in Accrington, Lancashire.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 794 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 800 |
| Free school meals | 35.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | LET EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.thehollins.com |
| Telephone | 01254233500 |
| URN | 148922 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 9 October 2024, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn (secondary school, about 1.8 km)
- Rhyddings (secondary school, about 2.6 km)
- Accrington Academy (secondary school, about 2.9 km)
- Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School (secondary school, about 3.0 km)
- All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (secondary school, about 5.5 km)
- The Hyndburn Academy (secondary school, about 5.7 km)
- Alder Grange School (secondary school, about 5.7 km)
- Haslingden High School and Sixth Form (secondary school, about 5.9 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.