Hollingworth Academy vs Kingsway Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollingworth Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,331 students
Kingsway Park High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,289 students
| Measure | Hollingworth Academy Rochdale, North West | Kingsway Park High School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 536 | #490 of 536 |
| National rank | #1075 of 4,090 | #3847 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,331 | 1,289 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,331 | 1,289 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 49.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.1 | 35.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.8% | 18.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.7% | 34.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.48 | 2.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hollingworthacademy.co.uk/ | www.kingswaypark.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hollingworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 13.8).
- •Hollingworth Academy is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 1,289.
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 Hollingworth Academy better than Kingsway Park High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hollingworth Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 13.8 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 Hollingworth Academy and Kingsway Park High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollingworth Academy: 1,331. Kingsway Park High School: 1,289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollingworth Academy and Kingsway Park High School rank in North West?
Hollingworth Academy is 124th of 536 and Kingsway Park High School is 490th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).