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St Matthew's RC High School
Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0EW, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.6 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,324
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 87% nationally. While 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement as only 26% reach grade 5 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 37.8 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Parent View (46 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
87%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.7%
Black African26.1%
Black Other8.2%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
White Other3.9%
Other3.9%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.1%
White Irish0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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53.51880, -2.17622 · M40 0EW
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN148389
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.smrchs.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's RC High School rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's RC High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is St Matthew's RC High School a good school?
St Matthew's RC High School scores 27.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Matthew's RC High School?
Based on 46 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Matthew's RC High School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Matthew's RC High School in GCSEs?
St Matthew's RC High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.8. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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