Hawkley Hall High School vs Holy Family Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkley Hall High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,170 students
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
| Measure | Hawkley Hall High School Wigan, North West | Holy Family Catholic Academy Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #309 of 536 | #1325 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2585 of 4,090 | #10356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,170 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,170 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 42.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hhhs.net/ | www.holyfamilywigan.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 37.3).
- •Hawkley Hall High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 228.
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 Hawkley Hall High School better than Holy Family Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Academy ranks higher (39.0 vs 37.3 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 Hawkley Hall High School and Holy Family Catholic Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkley Hall High School: 1,170. Holy Family Catholic Academy: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkley Hall High School and Holy Family Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Hawkley Hall High School is 309th of 536 and Holy Family Catholic Academy is 1325th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).