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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2AA, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.6 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
763
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic/Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a solid educational environment, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 64% nationally. Approximately 70% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is a notable strength, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%. Overall, it provides a supportive setting for families seeking a reliable education for their children.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.3%
White Other4.5%
Black African3.7%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Location
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53.58648, -2.22469 · OL10 2AA
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN131726
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.hfch.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College rated by Ofsted?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2013.
Is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College a good school?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College scores 43.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College in GCSEs?
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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