The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
37.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 279 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 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
- 1,324
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 56.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Nightingale
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0EW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Matthew's RC High School a selective school?
No. St Matthew's RC High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Matthew's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's RC High School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's RC High School?
St Matthew's RC High School currently has 1,324 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's RC High School take?
St Matthew's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Matthew's RC High School?
St Matthew's RC High School is in Manchester, M40 0EW, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's RC High School have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's RC High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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