SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Matthew's RC High School

Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0EW

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

37.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

37.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	37.1	46.4
2023/24	36.9	46.4
2024/25	37.6	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.83	0.00
2023/24	-0.59	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 46 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.6. The school has around 1,324 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about St Matthew's RC High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 46 responses): 87% of parents would recommend St Matthew's RC High School.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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