The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,057
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 38.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Keenan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Shaw Road, Thornham, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornham St. James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone
Primary · 1.2km away
Kingsway Park High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Springhill High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Sandbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lowerplace Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Fir Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 1,057 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is in Rochdale, OL16 4RX, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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