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; 9 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
- 372Whitworth Community High SchoolROCHDALE · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 50.3
- 466Rochdale Islamic AcademyRochdale · Independent SecondaryAttainment 8: 48.3
- 546Oulder Hill Leadership AcademyRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.4
- 644Wardle AcademyRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.1
- 724St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.7
- 826Matthew Moss High SchoolRochdale · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.4
- 914Kingsway 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 | Whitworth Community High School ROCHDALE · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 50.3 | 71.9 Top 25% | 50.3 Attainment 8 | 654 |
| 4 | Rochdale Islamic Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 48.3 | 66.3 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 80 |
| 5 | Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.4 | 45.8 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 1,152 |
| 6 | Wardle Academy Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 44.1 | 44.1 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 1,366 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Matthew Moss High School Rochdale · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 39.4 | 25.7 Lower 50% | 39.4 Attainment 8 | 1,198 |
| 9 | 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 9 schools shown, 6 are academy, 2 are independent, 1 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.
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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.