Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Rochdale (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 13 schools in Rochdale, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 182Beech House SchoolRochdale · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 54.0
- 269Hollingworth AcademyRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 51.1
- 366Rochdale Islamic AcademyRochdale · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.3
- 446Oulder Hill Leadership AcademyRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.4
- 544Wardle AcademyRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.1
- 632St Anne's Church of England AcademyManchester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.1
- 752Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England CollegeHeywood · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 43.4
- 838Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High SchoolManchester · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.9
- 932Dixons Middleton AcademyManchester · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.3
- 1024St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.7
- 1126Matthew Moss High SchoolRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.4
- 1223Newhouse AcademyHeywood · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.9
- 1314Kingsway Park High SchoolRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 35.3
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beech House School Rochdale · All-through · Ages 2–16 | Independent | 54.0 | 81.5 Top 25% | 54.0 Attainment 8 | 135 |
| 2 | Hollingworth Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.1 | 68.7 Top 50% | 51.1 Attainment 8 | 1,331 |
| 3 | Rochdale Islamic Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 48.3 | 66.3 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 80 |
| 4 | Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.4 | 45.8 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,152 |
| 5 | Wardle Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.1 | 44.1 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,366 |
| 6 | St Anne's Church of England Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.1 | 31.6 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 817 |
| 7 | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Heywood · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 43.4 | 51.8 Top 50% | 43.4 Attainment 8 | 768 |
| 8 | Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 40.9 | 38.2 Lower 50% | 40.9 Attainment 8 | 1,186 |
| 9 | Dixons Middleton Academy Manchester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.3 | 31.7 Lower 50% | 40.3 Attainment 8 | 1,319 |
| 10 | St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.7 | 24.3 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 11 | Matthew Moss High School Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.4 | 25.7 Lower 50% | 39.4 Attainment 8 | 1,198 |
| 12 | Newhouse Academy Heywood · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.9 | 23.2 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 974 |
| 13 | Kingsway Park High School Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.3 | 13.8 Lower 50% | 35.3 Attainment 8 | 1,289 |
Beech House School in Rochdale leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Rochdale with Attainment 8 54.0. Of the 13 schools shown, 9 are academy, 2 are independent, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider North West secondary schools by attainment 8 league table, every school on the Rochdale page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
What is the best gcse results school in Rochdale?
Beech House School in Rochdale, North West ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Rochdale with Attainment 8 54.0 (Pupils on roll: 135).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Rochdale ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.