About Hollingworth Learning Trust
Hollingworth Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across a community of 3 schools.
We are a people fist trust, here to make a positive difference to the lives of our children, providing the very best education in an environment that supports, values, and recognises our people.
Academies Second
The local academy is where this happens. The Headteacher is the professional responsible for leading a great team of colleagues to achieve this.
Trust Third
Our role as a Trust is:
To support and challenge the headteacher, academy, leadership and staff in school improvement and in providing a high-quality incisive education.
To support each academy to develop a strong, unique identity serving its local community. In turn, for each academy to become part of the HLT family and bring capacity to our Trust.
To develop the very best leaders, teachers and support staff.
To create an outstanding infrastructure for success through high-quality, rapid and responsive educational, financial, HR and IT support.
People First
The success and wellbeing of our children, staff and families drives everything we do.
Our Schools
We providing exceptional education across a community of 3 schools.
Heap Bridge Village Primary School
Heap Bridge Village Primary School is a 4-11 primary school serving communities across Heywood, Bury and Rochdale. The school has a long-standing reputation within the local area and plays an active role in collaborative networks both locally and across Hollingworth Learning Trust. It also works closely with its local English Hub to support continued school improvement and professional development.
Hollingworth Academy
Hollingworth Academy is an 11-16 comprehensive school serving Milnrow, Newhey, Shaw and the surrounding communities. The academy is recognised for its strong leadership, high-quality provision and commitment to delivering a world-class education that enables all students to excel.
Newhouse Academy is an 11-16 comprehensive school serving the communities of Heywood and Middleton in Rochdale. Over recent years, the academy has undergone significant transformation, driven by a clear strategic vision focused on belonging, character development and high aspirations for all students.
Newhouse Academy
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