The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic/Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.4
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 763
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mrs Karen Ames (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Egerton Street Independent School
Independent · 331m away
Harwood Park Primary School
Primary · 698m away
Woodland Community Primary School
Primary · 716m away
Banks Croft School
Independent · 894m away
Birtle View School
Special school · 936m away
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hopwood Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College a selective school?
No. Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College currently has 763 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College take?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is in Heywood, OL10 2AA, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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