Compare Hollingworth Academy and Middleton Technology School and St Anne's Church of England Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Hollingworth Academy (Secondary) in Rochdale; Middleton Technology School (Secondary) in Manchester; St Anne's Church of England Academy (Secondary) in Manchester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hollingworth Academy, Middleton Technology School and St Anne's Church of England Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Rochdale, Lancashire and Manchester. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Hollingworth Academy), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Anne's Church of England Academy (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,450, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST, Great Academies Education Trust and Cranmer Education Trust.

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Attribute	Hollingworth Academy OL16 3DR	Middleton Technology School M24 2GT	St Anne's Church of England Academy M24 6XN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Rochdale Lancashire OL16 3DR	Manchester M24 2GT	Manchester M24 6XN
Latest Ofsted	2 30 Jan 2023	2 31 Mar 2019	2 16 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	1350	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST	Great Academies Education Trust	Cranmer Education Trust
Website	hollingworthacademy.co.uk	www.middtech.com	www.stannesacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01706292800	01616435116	01616432643
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hollingworth Academy

OL16 3DR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Rochdale
Lancashire
OL16 3DR
Ofsted: 2 30 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST
Website: hollingworthacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01706292800

Middleton Technology School

M24 2GT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Manchester
M24 2GT
Ofsted: 2 31 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Great Academies Education Trust
Website: www.middtech.com
Telephone: 01616435116

St Anne's Church of England Academy

M24 6XN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Manchester
M24 6XN
Ofsted: 2 16 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cranmer Education Trust
Website: www.stannesacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01616432643

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.