The Hollins

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Hollins
Address: Hollins Lane
Town/City: Accrington
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB5 2QY
Telephone Number: 01254 233500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Let Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Dougan
Capacity: 800
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 794 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.4%

Location and administration

URN: 148922
DfE Number: 888/4195
UKPRN: 10089898
UPRN: 100012839260
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Hyndburn (E07000120)
Constituency: Hyndburn (E14001299)
Electoral Ward: Baxenden (E05005208)

Easting & Northing: 376740E, 426930N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 19.93" N 2° 21' 14.3" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPJQW+GC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Nasem Afzal - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Dougan - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 January 2027.
  • Headteacher Samantha Haydock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Mrs Sharon Hendrie - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Holt - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 September 2025.
  • Mr Shakeeb Munir - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mrs Cath O'loughlin - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 September 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Parrish - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 September 2026.
  • Mrs Kath Pratt - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Mrs Lynette Ravenscroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mrs Cathi Sherratt - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Shabir Siddiq - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2026.
  • Miss Kimberley Whitehead - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 February 2028.
  • Mr Javed Younis - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 June 2027.