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Matthew Moss High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Charlotte Leach-Rogers (Acting Head)

corporate_fareWATERGROVE TRUST

location_onRochdale, OL11 3LU

language Visit Website phone 1706632910

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,206

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Attainment 8

39.4

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Rochdale

#2,623 of 3,216 nationally

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Matthew Moss High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Rochdale, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Matthew Moss High School is an academy converter in Rochdale, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WATERGROVE TRUST. The school has approximately 1,221 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.4, placing the school #9 in Rochdale and #2,623 of 3,216 nationally. 34.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

34.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.0%

Entering EBacc26.00%

EBacc APS3.37

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.50%

EBacc APS3.77

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.82

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS4.44

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 April 2024

Inspection Report

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05 November 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-04-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-03-16

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.5%per term

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National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.1%(74 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,221 pupils. During this period, there were 92 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,221	92	7.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,222	108	8.8%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,207	133	11.0%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,208	125	10.3%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,217	133	10.9%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,208	85	7.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,206	116	9.6%	6.4%	9
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,193	137	11.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,116	64	5.7%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,125	38	3.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,128	64	5.7%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,059	53	5.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,063	11	1.0%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,055	35	3.3%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	948	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	948	29	3.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	913	26	2.8%	4.2%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 54 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Hearing Impairment 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

68.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

29.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree22%

agree32%

disagree19%

strongly disagree26%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree32%

disagree19%

strongly disagree22%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree20%

disagree20%

strongly disagree24%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes31%

no69%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree31%

agree27%

disagree19%

strongly disagree23%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree27%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree11%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree14%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree25%

agree31%

disagree31%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree48%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree45%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree22%

disagree22%

strongly disagree20%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes56%

no44%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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