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Middleton Technology School
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- Rochdale M24 2GT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils in all year groups make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well in class. Learning is seldom disturbed by poor behaviour.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are generally courteous and respectful, though some struggle with conduct.
Academic Progress: Some pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to curriculum delivery inconsistencies.
Qualifications and Training: Teaching is almost all provided by teachers who are specialists in the subjects they teach.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide staff with helpful training about effective teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Focused training approach appreciated by staff but improvements needed in pedagogical practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are skilled at asking probing questions. Sometimes pupils lose concentration if teaching is uninspiring.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge but some need training in curriculum delivery.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers explain concepts clearly, but some struggle with identifying knowledge gaps.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school provides extensive opportunities for extra-curricular activities which help pupils鈥� wider development.
Communication: The school鈥檚 records about key stage 3 pupils show clear information about achievement.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally positive about the school and its work.
Communication: School communicates effectively, but more engagement required for consistent feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders are well organised and systematic in addressing concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have redesigned the curriculum and assessment system to improve outcomes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trustees are committed; effective actions taken but require monitoring.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying in the school is rare. Pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's safeguarding culture forms part of staff members' commitment to pupils鈥� welfare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive opportunities including residential visits, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and community help.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers use resources effectively to aid study when needed.
Outdoor Facilities: The school is well equipped, allowing practical work in areas such as science.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities available in sports and arts; elective programme praised.
Career Counselling Services: School鈥檚 careers programme works well; nearly all pupils proceed to college or apprenticeships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 11 students appreciate support about next education stages.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive guidance for informed choices post-school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The funding for SEND pupils is used well, ensuring their success.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Actions to support SEND students are effective but require consistent monitoring.
Subjects Offered: The school provides varied subjects, focusing on building knowledge over narrow exam preparation.
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About Us
Middleton Technology School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1341 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 41% 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 |
B
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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 | 18.3 | 15.1 | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 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 | -0.40 | 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 | 44.4 | 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 | 41% | 24.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 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 | 46% | 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 | 25% | 9.27% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 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 | 93% | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 171 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.18% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 44.91% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 3.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 27.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.35 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 46% | 24.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 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 | 61% | 20.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 8.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 11.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 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 | 93% | 90.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 258 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.44% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 40.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 4.89% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 27.67% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 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
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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.
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 | -0.01 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 40% 3 | 24.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 1 | 40% | 43.41% |
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 | 16% | 19.64% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 11.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.42 | 2.88 |
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 | 90% | 90.63% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 80.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 53.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 8.13% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 4.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 6.5% | 2.75% |
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 | - | 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 | 48.1 | 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 | 43% 6 | 26.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 1 | 41.23% | 42.62% |
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 | 24% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 2 | 7.38% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 3 | 11.38% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 2.56 | 2.84 |
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 | 95% | 81.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 74.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 31.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 9.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 18.13% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.88% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.13% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.13% | 2.05% |
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 | 0.08 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 37% | 23.69% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 40.69% | 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 | 13% | 22.62% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.23% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.69% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 93% | 83.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 135 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 65.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 34.75% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 20.75% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.88% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.13% | 2.45% |
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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 Middleton Technology School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
