Harwood Park Primary School vs Newhouse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 942 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
Newhouse Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
974 students
| Measure | Harwood Park Primary School Heywood, North West | Newhouse Academy Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1985 of 2,286 | #405 of 536 |
| National rank | #14328 of 15,697 | #3306 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 291 | 974 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 974 |
| Free school meals | 45.7% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.2% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heywood | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harwoodpark.rochdale.sch.uk/ | www.newhouseacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newhouse Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 17.7).
- •Newhouse Academy is the larger school with 974 students compared with 291.
- •Harwood Park Primary School is a local authority school while Newhouse 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 Harwood Park Primary School better than Newhouse Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newhouse Academy ranks higher (23.2 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 Newhouse Academy?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harwood Park Primary School: 291. Newhouse Academy: 974. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harwood Park Primary School and Newhouse Academy rank in North West?
Harwood Park Primary School is 1985th of 2,286 and Newhouse Academy is 405th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).