Hollinsclough Church of England Academy
URN: 142276 • Buxton SK17 0RH
Overview
- Name
- Hollinsclough Church of England Academy
- URN
- 142276
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynda O'Sullivan (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 0129883303
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Carr Lane, Buxton SK17 0RH
Summary
Hollinsclough Church of England Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Buxton, Staffordshire, catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 35 pupils and a capacity of 60, the school is organised into three class groups: Hedgehogs (Early Years), Badgers (Years 1-3), and Foxes (Years 4-6). The academy promotes a nurturing environment underpinned by Christian values, aiming to develop potential through a supportive community.
The school offers a unique Flexi-Schooling option, allowing families to blend school-based education with home education. This approach is designed to accommodate diverse learning needs and parental involvement. Recent inspections have highlighted the school's welcoming atmosphere, strong pupil relationships, and commitment to fostering a love of learning, with an emphasis on preparing students for life in modern Britain.
Hollinsclough CE Academy prides itself on its safe and caring environment, where staff work collaboratively to inspire students. The school encourages visits from prospective parents and is dedicated to ensuring that children leave with confidence, resilience, and a passion for further education.
The school offers a unique Flexi-Schooling option, allowing families to blend school-based education with home education. This approach is designed to accommodate diverse learning needs and parental involvement. Recent inspections have highlighted the school's welcoming atmosphere, strong pupil relationships, and commitment to fostering a love of learning, with an emphasis on preparing students for life in modern Britain.
Hollinsclough CE Academy prides itself on its safe and caring environment, where staff work collaboratively to inspire students. The school encourages visits from prospective parents and is dedicated to ensuring that children leave with confidence, resilience, and a passion for further education.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Welcome (other)
- 01298 83303 (other)
- Welcome (other)
- Contact Information (other)
- Admissions Consultation (other)
- Visiting our Academy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Staff Secure (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Litton CofE Primary School (66.9)
- Burbage Primary School (64.1)
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School (63.1)
- Hartington CofE Primary School (61.4)
- Harpur Hill Primary School (61.0)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MOORLANDS PRIMARY FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 35
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 15
- FSM %
- 34.30
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 60 | 34.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 35 | 24 | 11 | 60 | 32.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 46 | 27 | 19 | 62 | 15.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 46 | 27 | 19 | 62 | 15.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 51 | 20 | 31 | 62 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 46 | 15 | 31 | 62 | 8.70 |
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