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St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Shaw Road, Thornham, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX, Rochdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.1 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,057
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7, the school is positioned in the top 81% nationally, indicating that students perform above average in their overall GCSE results. However, only 47% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the school is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. The limited entry into the EBacc (19%) suggests a focus that may not align with all academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 29 March 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 47% | 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.4%
Black African16.4%
Asian Pakistani8.6%
White Other7.4%
Black Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.6%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.59030, -2.13905 · OL16 4RX
School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN149873
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2022.
Is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy scores 7.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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