The Hollins Catchment Area
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.
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.
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BB5 0LU
Accrington Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BB5 4FF
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB5 4AY
Rhyddings Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB5 3EA
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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.