Hollingworth Academy vs Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.1 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
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Hollingworth Academy Rochdale, North West | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 536 | #1382 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1075 of 4,090 | #10795 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,331 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,331 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.48 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hollingworthacademy.co.uk/ | www.sacredheartrochdale.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hollingworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 37.1).
- •Hollingworth Academy is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 219.
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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hollingworth Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 37.1 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollingworth Academy: 1,331. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollingworth Academy and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Hollingworth Academy is 124th of 536 and Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 1382nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).