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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Rochdale District

Schools across Rochdale district. Explore 17 secondary schools in Rochdale District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale Islamic Academy, and Beech House School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Rochdale District

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Rochdale District43.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Rochdale District33%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Rochdale District3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Rochdale District6.7/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Rochdale District

43.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Rochdale District

33%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Rochdale District

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Rochdale District

6.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Rochdale District

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Hollingworth Academy
Milnrow
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Rochdale
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Beech House School
Castleton
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St Anne's Church of England Academy
Middleton
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
Heywood
Kingsway Park High School
Turf Hill
Falinge Park High School
Shawclough
Matthew Moss High School
Marland
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Middleton
Wardle Academy
Wardle
Dixons Middleton Academy
Middleton
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Derker
Newhouse Academy
Newhouse
Edgar Wood Academy
Hopwood
Elizabeth House School
Middleton
Rochdale Islamic Academy
Rochdale Town Centre
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School
Thornham