Hollis Academy, based in Middlesbrough, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Hollis Academy currently has around 89 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 89.9% boys and 10.1% girls. Around 73.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 38.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 76.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 85 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JS
Website:
Telephone: 01642855010
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Middlesbrough
Headteacher / Principal: Headteacher Karl Fenton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143519

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 22/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 85
Number of Pupils: 89
Number of Boys: 80
Number of Girls: 9

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 38.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 76.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.90%80
Other (any other ethnic group)3.40%3
Other Mixed2.20%2
White and Black African1.10%1
White and Asian1.10%1
Unclassified1.10%1
White and Black Caribbean1.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-2.84)
Of the 17 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 15 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-2.84
Town average
-0.58
Local authority average
-0.52
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
28%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
31%
Local authority average
27%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
6.9
Town average
36.8
Local authority average
33.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.3
Town average
3.1
Local authority average
2.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newham Bridge Primary School
Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ
- not rated 557 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Newham Bridge Primary School
Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ
3out of 4 557 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Beechwood Junior School
Beechwood Avenue , TS4 3AP
- not rated 819 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Beechwood Infant School
Beechwood Avenue , TS4 3AP
- not rated 819 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beech Grove Primary School (Beechwood Avenue)
Beechwood Avenue , TS4 3AP
- not rated 819 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Catholic College
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW
- not rated 685 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Trinity Catholic College
Lacy Road , TS4 3JW
- not rated 685 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Newlands Catholic School FCJ
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW
- not rated 685 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Acklam
Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY
- not rated 1,128 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hustler School
Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY
- not rated 1,128 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's College, Middlesbrough
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP
- not rated 437 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Northern School of Art
Newport Road , TS1 1LA
- not rated 989 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acklam Sixth Form College
Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY
- not rated 1,194 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Teesside Tertiary College
Marton Road , TS4 3RZ
- not rated 1,468 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marton Sixth Form College
Marton Road , TS4 3RZ
- not rated 1,468 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hollis Academy
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Prince Bishop School
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beverley School
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS
3out of 4 168 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Mill Hill School
Green Lane , TS5 7RY
- not rated 1,190 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kirby College of Further Education
Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 5PJ
- not rated 1,239 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.