Hopwood Community Primary School vs Newhouse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 535 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopwood Community Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Newhouse Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
974 students
| Measure | Hopwood Community Primary School Heywood, North West | Newhouse Academy Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #585 of 2,286 | #405 of 536 |
| National rank | #5001 of 15,697 | #3306 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 421 | 974 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 974 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Heywood | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hopwoodcommunityprimary.co.uk | www.newhouseacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hopwood Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 23.2).
- •Newhouse Academy is the larger school with 974 students compared with 421.
- •Hopwood Community Primary School 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 Hopwood Community Primary School better than Newhouse Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hopwood Community Primary School ranks higher (64.2 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 Hopwood Community Primary School and Newhouse Academy?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopwood Community Primary School: 421. Newhouse Academy: 974. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopwood Community Primary School and Newhouse Academy rank in North West?
Hopwood Community Primary School is 585th of 2,286 and Newhouse Academy is 405th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).