Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
URN: 131726 • Heywood OL10 2AA
Overview
- Name
- Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
- URN
- 131726
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Ames (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706360607
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pot Hall, Heywood OL10 2AA
Summary
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Heywood, Rochdale, with a current enrolment of 763 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 750. The school serves both Catholic and Anglican young people, fostering a community rooted in Christian values such as Faith, Integrity, Compassion, Perseverance, and Community.
The college is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its students. With a focus on academic excellence, Holy Family consistently achieves results above the national average in key examinations, and the school is committed to continuous improvement in its curriculum and leadership effectiveness.
In addition to its strong academic performance, Holy Family emphasizes pastoral care, ensuring that each student is valued and supported throughout their educational journey. The school encourages a sense of belonging and community, inviting prospective parents and carers to visit and experience the college's welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
The college is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its students. With a focus on academic excellence, Holy Family consistently achieves results above the national average in key examinations, and the school is committed to continuous improvement in its curriculum and leadership effectiveness.
In addition to its strong academic performance, Holy Family emphasizes pastoral care, ensuring that each student is valued and supported throughout their educational journey. The school encourages a sense of belonging and community, inviting prospective parents and carers to visit and experience the college's welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- Siddal Moor Sports College (51.8)
- Newhouse Academy (45.3)
- Heywood Community High School (45.2)
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic High School, Heywood (45.2)
- Siddal Moor High School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 763
- Boys
- 377
- Girls
- 386
- FSM %
- 21.50
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 763 | 377 | 386 | 750 | 21.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 749 | 385 | 364 | 750 | 19.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 750 | 387 | 363 | 750 | 17.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 750 | 387 | 363 | 750 | 17.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 736 | 366 | 370 | 750 | 14.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 719 | 350 | 369 | 750 | 12.00 |
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