Hollin Primary School
Manchester, M24 6JG · Rochdale · primary school
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24th of 55 primary schools in Rochdale we can score, 69 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 2,068 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hollin Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir club and Eco Club, participate in Hollin's Got Talent, and access both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 331 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision?
What Ofsted said about Hollin Primary School
Overview
Hollin Primary School is described as a ‘friendly and welcoming’ environment where ‘pupils thrive’ and feel part of a ‘warm and caring community’. The inspection highlights an ‘exemplary’ approach to personal development, with pupils displaying strong understanding of health and citizenship, alongside a curriculum that is ‘engaging and rich’.
Strengths
- ‘Reading is at the centre’ of the curriculum, with skilled staff supporting early readers and older pupils reading with ‘expression and clarity’.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with pupils gaining ‘plentiful sporting achievements’ and learning to play musical instruments confidently.
- The school provides ‘exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities’, fostering immense pride in pupils representing the school in sports and cultural events.
- Needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘quickly and accurately identified’, with effective support ensuring they learn the same content as peers.
- Governors ‘support and challenge the school effectively’, ensuring decisions do not negatively impact staff well-being or workload.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not identified ‘the key knowledge that pupils should learn’ clearly enough, meaning learning is ‘less secure’ and pupils struggle to make deeper connections with earlier knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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