Hopwood Hall College, Manchester
Hopwood Hall College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Manchester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hopwood Hall College in detail
Hopwood Hall College in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Rochdale
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1538 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 15% went on to university or other higher education, 9% to apprenticeships and 26% into work. 2% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mills Hill (Manchester) Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hopwood Hall College (outside), 190 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Strong
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
Hopwood Hall College is a further education college in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. 1889°W).
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
c
Average grade
c
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
2
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,538 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
2%
Top-third university
27%
Degree course
39%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 608 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Hopwood Hall College
College shortlisted in two categories at Rochdale Diversity Awards
30 Sep 2026
College teams with local business to kit out next generation
25 Sep 2026
College ushers in new era as it unveils bold vision for the future
22 Sep 2026
Mum-of-three finds GCSE success after turning 40
27 Aug 2026
College’s results celebrate the power of technical education
14 Aug 2026
Hopwood Hall College honours former governors with new building names
9 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Rochdale is 10 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Rochdale council
Places available
3,030
Applications
2,860
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Rochdale council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Questions parents ask about Hopwood Hall College
What is Hopwood Hall College's Ofsted rating?
Hopwood Hall College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for Hopwood Hall College?
No fixed boundary. When Hopwood Hall College is oversubscribed, Rochdale allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Hopwood Hall College?
Apply through Rochdale's coordinated admissions process, naming Hopwood Hall College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Hopwood Hall College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Rochdale is 10 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hopwood Hall College?
Hopwood Hall College is at Middleton Campus, Rochdale Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M24 6XH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)