The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 271 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,333
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 31%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- GREAT ACADEMIES EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Janine Kellett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kenyon Lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2GT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElm Wood Primary School
Primary · 366m away
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 510m away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Primary · 827m away
Mills Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Alkrington Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ferney Field Community Special School
Special school · 1.7km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale
Primary · 1.7km away
Parkfield Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Middleton Technology School a selective school?
No. Middleton Technology School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Middleton Technology School's Ofsted rating?
Middleton Technology School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Middleton Technology School?
Middleton Technology School currently has 1,333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Middleton Technology School take?
Middleton Technology School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Middleton Technology School?
Middleton Technology School is in Manchester, M24 2GT, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Middleton Technology School have a sixth form?
No, Middleton Technology School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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