Schools in Heywood, North West (2025)
12 schools · 5,230 students · 7 local authority, 5 academy · median Pupils on roll 421.
Heywood, in North West, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 5,230 students. By level there are 9 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 7 local authority, 5 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Heywood's schools is 421, above the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford (78.2, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by All Souls Church of England Primary School (74.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Hopwood Community Primary School (64.2, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Newhouse Academy (974 students), Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College (768 students), Edgar Wood Academy (729 students).
Ranked schools in Heywood
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 178St Michael's Church of England Primary School, BamfordHeywood · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 274All Souls Church of England Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 364Hopwood Community Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 452Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England CollegeHeywood · Local authority Secondary43.4 Attainment 8 · 768 students
- 549St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 644St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary AcademyHeywood · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 373 students
- 723Newhouse AcademyHeywood · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 974 students
- 822Woodland Community Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 564 students
- 920Edgar Wood AcademyHeywood · Academy Secondary42.7% Free school meals · 729 students
- 1018Harwood Park Primary SchoolHeywood · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 291 students
- 1115Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyHeywood · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 78.2 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 2 | All Souls Church of England Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 74.0 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 3 | Hopwood Community Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 64.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 4 | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Heywood · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 51.8 Top 50% | 43.4 Attainment 8 | 768 |
| 5 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 49.4 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 6 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy Heywood · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 373 |
| 7 | Newhouse Academy Heywood · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.2 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 974 |
| 8 | Woodland Community Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 22.0 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 564 |
| 9 | Edgar Wood Academy Heywood · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 19.6 Lower 50% | 42.7% Free school meals | 729 |
| 10 | Harwood Park Primary School Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 17.7 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 291 |
| 11 | Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Heywood · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 14.8 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
Other schools in Heywood
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Heywood side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Heywood?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford is the highest-ranked school in Heywood with a Success Index (England) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Heywood?
Heywood has 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) educating 5,230 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Heywood?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Heywood is 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.