Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College vs St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Heywood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Heywood, North West | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #214 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1892 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 768 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 768 | – |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heywood | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hfch.co.uk | www.stmargaretsce.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is a local authority school while St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 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 St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
How do Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is 214th of 536 and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).