Harwood Park Primary School vs Hopwood Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 953 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
Hopwood Community Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Harwood Park Primary School Heywood, North West | Hopwood Community Primary School Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1985 of 2,286 | #585 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14328 of 15,697 | #5001 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 291 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 13% |
| 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 | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harwoodpark.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.hopwoodcommunityprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hopwood Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 17.7).
- •Hopwood Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 49%).
- •Hopwood Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Hopwood Community Primary School is the larger school with 421 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 Hopwood Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hopwood Community Primary School ranks higher (64.2 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 Hopwood Community Primary School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwood Park Primary School: 291. Hopwood Community Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwood Park Primary School and Hopwood Community Primary School rank in North West?
Harwood Park Primary School is 1985th of 2,286 and Hopwood Community Primary School is 585th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).