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Matthew Moss High School
- Secondary
- Rochdale OL11 3LU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well with high expectations across curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons but need consistent behavior outside
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and effective learning activities
Current Educational Practices: Teachers supported to use assessment strategies to remedy gaps
Strengths and Challenges: Some subjects need better assessment strategies
Opportunities for Involvement: Opportunities available through various school events and feedback platforms
Communication: Regular updates about student progress and events via several channels
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed satisfaction; parents contribute views on Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership supports tackling conflicts, staff feel supported
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum strengthened with Trust support, enhancing pupil achievement
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Welfare promotion through mixed-age groups and supportive environment
Managing Bullying and Safety: Feeling safe with effective safeguarding but need improved punctuality
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse activities like sports and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supportive academic environment allowing for extracurricular growth
Outdoor Facilities: Opportunity to engage in cycling schemes for road safety
Career Counselling Services: Well-informed about next steps with work experience and college visits
Preparation for Sixth Form: Suitable information about further study broadens pupils鈥� horizons
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective identification and support with informed staff adaptations
Subjects Offered: Opportunity to study English Baccalaureate and broad curriculum
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Matthew Moss High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1208 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 15.1 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 24.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 37.82% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 22.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 4.82% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 9.27% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 171 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 84.18% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 44.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 27.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 24.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 36.95% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 20.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 8.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 11.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 40.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.89% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 27.67% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.56% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Matthew Moss High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
