Hollingworth Academy vs St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 962 m 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
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
| Measure | Hollingworth Academy Rochdale, North West | St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 536 | #1484 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1075 of 4,090 | #11429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,331 | 111 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,331 | 111 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 75.5% |
| 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.stthomasce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hollingworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 34.0).
- •Hollingworth Academy is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 111.
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 St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hollingworth Academy ranks higher (68.7 vs 34.0 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 St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollingworth Academy: 1,331. St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: 111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollingworth Academy and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Hollingworth Academy is 124th of 536 and St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is 1484th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).