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Matthew Moss High School
Matthew Moss Lane, Marland, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.7 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,221
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 82% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, indicating some room for improvement in broader subject engagement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students, backed by a decent level of parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2018Older 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. | 39.4 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani46.1%
White British28.3%
Black African5.2%
Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
White Other2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.60173, -2.18929 · OL11 3LU
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Frequently asked questions
What is Matthew Moss High School rated by Ofsted?
Matthew Moss High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2018.
Is Matthew Moss High School a good school?
Matthew Moss High School scores 24.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Matthew Moss High School in GCSEs?
Matthew Moss High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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