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St Matthew's RC High School
Ages 11–161,324 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Matthew's RC High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,324 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 36.3 and 22% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view St Matthew's RC High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 837.8
England avg 45.1 · was 36.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths26%
England avg 45% · was 22% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths48%
England avg 65% · was 45% in 2023/24
EBacc entry18%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.06
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake59.1%
Free school meals59.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language35.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.2%
Attendance92.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston0.2 miSt Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.6 miCo-op Academy BroadhurstGood · 0.8 miNew Moston Primary School0.5 miMather Street Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSpring Brook AcademyGood · 0.8 mi
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