Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College — Secondary School in Heywood

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Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College

Heywood, OL10 2AA

763 Pupils

750 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

21.50% FSM %

377 Boys

386 Girls

About Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College

Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Rochdale, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic/Church of England character.

It has 763 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Karen Ames.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Rochdale or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Rochdale
Region	North West
Administrative District	Rochdale
Parliamentary Constituency	Heywood and Middleton North
Ward	Hopwood Hall
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic/Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-2007
UKPRN	10025356
URN	131726
Data Last Updated	02-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Reverend Kirsty Screeton	Chair of Governors	02/03/2025	01/03/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Karen Ames	Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Iain Brown	Governor	31/01/2024	30/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Brian Davies	Governor	18/05/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by LA
Nicola Davies	Governor	14/10/2024	13/10/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Augustine Franklin	Governor	21/09/2025	20/09/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Chris Furlong	Governor	07/10/2023	06/10/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Liam Killough	Governor	02/02/2023	01/02/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Angelica Perez	Governor	02/02/2023	01/02/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Wendy Robinson	Governor	04/04/2022	03/04/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Rev Kirsty Screeton	Governor	02/03/2021	01/03/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Rev Ian Stamp	Governor	02/10/2023	01/10/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)

Schools Nearby

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy

0 km • Heywood

Other

Newhouse Academy

0.69 km • Heywood

Other

Harwood Park Primary School

0.7 km • Heywood

Other

Woodland Community Primary School

0.72 km • Heywood

Other

St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

1.06 km • Heywood

Other

Hopwood Community Primary School

1.08 km • Heywood

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?

Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Heywood, Rochdale.

How many pupils does Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College have?

Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College has 763 pupils, with a capacity of 750.

What is the age range at Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?

Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?

The admissions policy at Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is: Non-selective.

Is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College a faith school?

Yes, Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College has a Roman Catholic/Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College?

The Headteacher at Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is Mrs Karen Ames.

Where is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College located?

Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is at Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, OL10 2AA, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.

Does Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College currently open?

Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Karen Ames

Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Heywood, OL10 2AA

01706360607

www.hfch.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 131726

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026