Edgar Wood Academy vs Middleton Parish Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
Middleton Parish Church School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
| Measure | Edgar Wood Academy Heywood, North West | Middleton Parish Church School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 536 | #1712 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3576 of 4,090 | #12799 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 729 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 729 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 96.9% |
| 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 | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edgarwood.org | www.middletonparishce.rochdale.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Middleton Parish Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 19.6).
- •Edgar Wood Academy is the larger school with 729 students compared with 432.
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 Middleton Parish Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Middleton Parish Church School ranks higher (27.1 vs 19.6 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 Edgar Wood Academy and Middleton Parish Church School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edgar Wood Academy: 729. Middleton Parish Church School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edgar Wood Academy and Middleton Parish Church School rank in North West?
Edgar Wood Academy is 439th of 536 and Middleton Parish Church School is 1712th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).