Longdendale High School vs The Hollins
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longdendale High School
Hyde · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
795 students
The Hollins
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
794 students
| Measure | Longdendale High School Hyde, North West | The Hollins Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 536 | #342 of 536 |
| National rank | #2874 of 4,090 | #2888 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 795 | 794 |
| Pupils on roll | 795 | 794 |
| Free school meals | 34.8% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 40.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.1% | 33.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.6% | 51.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hyde | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.longdendalehighschool.org.uk/ | www.thehollins.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (31.7 vs 31.4).
- •Longdendale High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 794.
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 Longdendale High School better than The Hollins?
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 Longdendale High School and The Hollins?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Hyde and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longdendale High School: 795. The Hollins: 794. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longdendale High School and The Hollins rank in North West?
Longdendale High School is 339th of 536 and The Hollins is 342nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).