Harwood Park Primary School vs Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 698 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Park Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
291 students
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Heywood · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
| Measure | Harwood Park Primary School Heywood, North West | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1985 of 2,286 | #214 of 536 |
| National rank | #14328 of 15,697 | #1892 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 291 | 768 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 768 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heywood | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harwoodpark.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.hfch.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 17.7).
- •Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is the larger school with 768 students compared with 291.
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 Harwood Park Primary School better than Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College ranks higher (51.8 vs 17.7 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 Harwood Park Primary School and Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwood Park Primary School: 291. Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College: 768. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwood Park Primary School and Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College rank in North West?
Harwood Park Primary School is 1985th of 2,286 and Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is 214th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).