Which is the best primary school in Heywood?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, All Souls Church of England Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Heywood, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Heywood ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Heywood?

8 primary schools in Heywood published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Heywood, ranked

The 8 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
2
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
3
Hopwood Community Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
4
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
5
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
6
Woodland Community Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
7
Harwood Park Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
8
Our Lady & St Paul's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Heywood?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, All Souls Church of England Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Heywood, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Heywood ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Heywood?: 8 primary schools in Heywood published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.