Newhouse Academy vs Woodland Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newhouse Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
974 students
Woodland Community Primary School
Heywood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
564 students
| Measure | Newhouse Academy Heywood, North West | Woodland Community Primary School Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #405 of 536 | #1871 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3306 of 4,090 | #13685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 974 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 974 | 564 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.newhouseacademy.co.uk | www.woodland.rochdale.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newhouse Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 22.0).
- •Newhouse Academy is the larger school with 974 students compared with 564.
- •Newhouse Academy is a academy school while Woodland Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Newhouse Academy better than Woodland Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newhouse Academy ranks higher (23.2 vs 22.0 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 Newhouse Academy and Woodland Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Heywood and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newhouse Academy: 974. Woodland Community Primary School: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newhouse Academy and Woodland Community Primary School rank in North West?
Newhouse Academy is 405th of 536 and Woodland Community Primary School is 1871st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).