Schools in Heywood
Heywood has 13 schools: 9 primary and 4 secondary or all-through. 69% of the 13 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College has the highest Attainment 8 score (51.8 in 2026). Among primary schools, All Souls Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (87% in 2025).
- 13 schools
- 4 secondary
- 9 primary
Secondary Schools in Heywood
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College | Expected standard | 51.8 (2026) | -0.32 (2024) | 768 |
| 2 | Newhouse Academy | Requires Improvement | 44.0 (2026) | -0.36 (2024) | 974 |
| 3 | Edgar Wood Academy | Expected standard | 41.4 (2026) | – | 729 |
| 4 | Oak Haven School | Needs attention | – | – | 98 |
Primary Schools in Heywood
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Souls Church of England Primary School | Outstanding | 87% (2025) | 234 |
| 2 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford | Outstanding | 76% (2025) | 228 |
| 3 | Hopwood Community Primary School | Outstanding | 68% (2025) | 421 |
| 4 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Outstanding | 67% (2025) | 446 |
| 5 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy | Good | 66% (2025) | 373 |
| 6 | Woodland Community Primary School | Good | 54% (2025) | 564 |
| 7 | Harwood Park Primary School | Good | 49% (2025) | 291 |
| 8 | Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Good | 48% (2025) | 202 |
| 9 | St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Good | – | – |
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