Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College vs Newhouse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 690 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Heywood · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
Newhouse Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
974 students
| Measure | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Heywood, North West | Newhouse Academy Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #214 of 536 | #405 of 536 |
| National rank | #1892 of 4,090 | #3306 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 768 | 974 |
| Pupils on roll | 768 | 974 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.3% | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | 52.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heywood | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hfch.co.uk | www.newhouseacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 23.2).
- •Newhouse Academy is the larger school with 974 students compared with 768.
- •Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is a local authority school while Newhouse Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College better than Newhouse Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College ranks higher (51.8 vs 23.2 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 Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College and Newhouse Academy?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College: 768. Newhouse Academy: 974. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College and Newhouse Academy rank in North West?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is 214th of 536 and Newhouse Academy is 405th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).