Edgar Wood Academy vs Elizabeth House School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students
Elizabeth House School
Middleton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
5 students
| Measure | Edgar Wood Academy Heywood, North West | Elizabeth House School Middleton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #439 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3576 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 729 | 5 |
| Pupils on roll | 729 | 5 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heywood | Middleton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edgarwood.org | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar Wood Academy is the larger school with 729 students compared with 5.
- •Edgar Wood Academy is a academy school while Elizabeth House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Edgar Wood Academy is co-educational and Elizabeth House School is boys.
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 Edgar Wood Academy better than Elizabeth House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edgar Wood Academy and Elizabeth House School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Middleton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edgar Wood Academy: 729. Elizabeth House School: 5. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edgar Wood Academy and Elizabeth House School rank in North West?
Edgar Wood Academy is 439th of 536 and Elizabeth House School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).