The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.4
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 221 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Head
- Ms Charlotte Leach-Rogers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Matthew Moss Lane, Marland, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigh Birch School
Special school · 383m away
Marland Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Bury Road School
Independent · 1.1km away
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
All Souls Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pleasant Street
Independent · 1.2km away
Brimrod Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Moorgate
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Matthew Moss High School a selective school?
No. Matthew Moss High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Matthew Moss High School?
Matthew Moss High School currently has 1,221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Matthew Moss High School take?
Matthew Moss High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Matthew Moss High School?
Matthew Moss High School is in Rochdale, OL11 3LU, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Matthew Moss High School have a sixth form?
No, Matthew Moss High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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