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St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

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St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

Shaw Road, Thornham, Rochdale, OL16 4RX

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Rochdale.

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,057
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.5%
Attainment 8
39.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.1%
Basics 9-5
29.0%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
18.8%
EBacc APS
3.36
EBacc 9-5
8.5%
EBacc 9-4
10.3%
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About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Rochdale, Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. The school has around 1,057 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Shaw Road, Rochdale, OL16 4RX | More schools in Rochdale

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Cuthbert's RC High School)
  3. Feb 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Cuthbert's RC High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

What is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy located?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Rochdale, Rochdale (OL16 4RX).
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy has around 1,057 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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