Crossgates Primary School vs Hollingworth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 750 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossgates Primary School
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
312 students
Hollingworth Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,331 students
| Measure | Crossgates Primary School Rochdale, North West | Hollingworth Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #998 of 2,286 | #124 of 536 |
| National rank | #8030 of 15,697 | #1075 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 312 | 1,331 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 1,331 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crossgates.rochdale.sch.uk/ | hollingworthacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hollingworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 49.8).
- •Hollingworth Academy is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 312.
- •Crossgates Primary School is a local authority school while Hollingworth Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crossgates Primary School better than Hollingworth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hollingworth Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 49.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crossgates Primary School and Hollingworth Academy?
About 750 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crossgates Primary School: 312. Hollingworth Academy: 1,331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crossgates Primary School and Hollingworth Academy rank in North West?
Crossgates Primary School is 998th of 2,286 and Hollingworth Academy is 124th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).