Haslingden High School and Sixth Form vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Rossendale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,540 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,537 students
| Measure | Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Rossendale, North West | St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #226 of 536 | #243 of 536 |
| National rank | #1954 of 4,090 | #2104 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,540 | 1,537 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,540 | 1,537 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.8% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.9% | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.8% | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.73 | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | 30.1 |
| town | Rossendale | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.haslingdenhigh.com/ | stmaryschs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haslingden High School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 47.2).
- •Haslingden High School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,540 students compared with 1,537.
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 Haslingden High School and Sixth Form better than St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Haslingden High School and Sixth Form ranks higher (50.1 vs 47.2 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 Haslingden High School and Sixth Form and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form: 1,540. St Mary's Catholic High School: 1,537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haslingden High School and Sixth Form and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form is 226th of 536 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 243rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).