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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Heywood Area

Heywood secondary schools serve this Greater Manchester town with 3 schools offering diverse options for families across Hopwood, Darnhill, and Broadfield. Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College and Newhouse Academy are the main options, achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 41, above England's 39. Families in Heywood benefit from close-knit schools with strong community connections and easy access to nearby Rochdale and Bury. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Top schools in Heywood

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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Heywood
Newhouse Academy
Newhouse
Edgar Wood Academy
Hopwood