Hazel Wood High School vs Tarleton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazel Wood High School
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
671 students
Tarleton Academy
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
674 students
| Measure | Hazel Wood High School Bury, North West | Tarleton Academy Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 536 | #164 of 536 |
| National rank | #3829 of 4,090 | #1423 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 671 | 674 |
| Pupils on roll | 671 | 674 |
| Free school meals | 57.4% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111.8% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.4% | 47.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.7% | 73.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bury | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk | www.tarletonacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Tarleton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 14.2).
- •Tarleton Academy is the larger school with 674 students compared with 671.
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 Hazel Wood High School better than Tarleton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tarleton Academy ranks higher (61.1 vs 14.2 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 Hazel Wood High School and Tarleton Academy?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Bury and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazel Wood High School: 671. Tarleton Academy: 674. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazel Wood High School and Tarleton Academy rank in North West?
Hazel Wood High School is 486th of 536 and Tarleton Academy is 164th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).