Mossley Hollins High School vs Saddleworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mossley Hollins High School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
894 students
Saddleworth School
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,444 students
| Measure | Mossley Hollins High School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | Saddleworth School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 536 | #170 of 536 |
| National rank | #669 of 4,090 | #1467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 894 | 1,444 |
| Pupils on roll | 894 | 1,444 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashton-under-Lyne | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mossleyhollins.com/ | www.saddleworth.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mossley Hollins High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 60.3).
- •Saddleworth School is the larger school with 1,444 students compared with 894.
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 Mossley Hollins High School better than Saddleworth School?
On the Success Index (England), Mossley Hollins High School ranks higher (78.6 vs 60.3 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 Mossley Hollins High School and Saddleworth School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mossley Hollins High School: 894. Saddleworth School: 1,444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mossley Hollins High School and Saddleworth School rank in North West?
Mossley Hollins High School is 71st of 536 and Saddleworth School is 170th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).