The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.9
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,199
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Head
- Mr Andrew Bridson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, Lancashire, M24 2GL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBoarshaw Community Primary School
Primary · 465m away
Newlands School
Special school · 501m away
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 511m away
Hollin Primary School
Primary · 572m away
Alderman Kay School
Special school · 601m away
Hopwood Hall College
16 plus · 662m away
St Anne's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Middleton Parish Church School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School currently has 1,199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School take?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School?
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School is in Manchester, M24 2GL, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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