Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn vs Rhyddings
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 843 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Accrington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
801 students
Rhyddings
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
610 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn Accrington, North West | Rhyddings Accrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 536 | #477 of 536 |
| National rank | #2555 of 4,090 | #3783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 801 | 610 |
| Pupils on roll | 801 | 610 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | 22% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 2.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Accrington | Accrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mountcarmelhigh.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.rhyddings.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.1 vs 15.7).
- •Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is the larger school with 801 students compared with 610.
- •Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is a local authority school while Rhyddings 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 Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn better than Rhyddings?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn ranks higher (38.1 vs 15.7 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 Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn and Rhyddings?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Accrington and Accrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn: 801. Rhyddings: 610. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn and Rhyddings rank in North West?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn is 304th of 536 and Rhyddings is 477th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).