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The Hollins Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Hollins is a academy converter secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 794 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

794

Pupils

800

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Hollins Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Hollins sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

The Hollins — School Information

Full address
Hollins Lane, Accrington, BB5 2QY
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32.8% of pupils
DfE URN
148922

Other Secondary Schools in Accrington

If The Hollins is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Accrington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Hollins

Is The Hollins oversubscribed?

The Hollins is operating close to its capacity of 800 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Hollins?

Admission to The Hollins is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Hollins cover?

The Hollins is a secondary school in Accrington, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Hollins?

The Hollins was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.