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St Matthew's RC High School

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St Matthew's RC High School

Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0EW

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,324
Ages
11-16
FSM
56.8%
Attainment 8
37.6
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.4%
Basics 9-5
25.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
17.6%
EBacc APS
3.04
EBacc 9-5
4.3%
EBacc 9-4
7.6%
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About St Matthew's RC High School

St Matthew's RC High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.6. The school has around 1,324 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Nuthurst Road, Manchester, M40 0EW | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Matthew's RC High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. May 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Nov 2022 — Inadequate
  5. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St Matthew's RC High School)
  6. Nov 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Matthew's RC High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Matthew's RC High School

What is St Matthew's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Matthew's RC High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are St Matthew's RC High School's latest exam results?
St Matthew's RC High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Matthew's RC High School located?
St Matthew's RC High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M40 0EW).
How many pupils attend St Matthew's RC High School?
St Matthew's RC High School has around 1,324 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Matthew's RC High School with other schools?
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