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Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire, M24 2GL, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.7 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,199
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.9, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 76% nationally. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above, which stands at 32%. Additionally, 66% of graduates progress to university, with 20% attending top-third institutions, indicating a supportive pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.9 | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.1%
Black African11.6%
White Other9.3%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.56404, -2.18351 · M24 2GL
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN105844
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.clrchs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2017.
Is Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School a good school?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School scores 31.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.9. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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