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St Matthew's RC High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
St Matthew's RC High School
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St Matthew's RC High School
- Secondary
- Manchester M40 0EW
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| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour improved; school more settled, policy clarity needed
Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve well; achievement is poor.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is poor, disruptive and aggressive.
Academic Progress: Pupils can recall learning but gaps in knowledge persist
Qualifications and Training: Staff received training to enhance skills
Strengths and Challenges: Newer staff find it challenging to manage disruptive behaviour.
Current Educational Practices: Improvement in questioning, gaps remain
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' checks need improvement
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff work closely with parents
Communication: Improved engagement; raised expectations understood
Parent Satisfaction: Parents see improvements, more positive view
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: No comments submitted via free-text facility in Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Swift actions to improve; stakeholders engaged
Actions for Quality Improvement: Judicious appointments and comprehensive improvement plan
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders do not act on concerns; pupils feel unsafe.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ongoing curriculum update but ineffective implementation.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Behaviour policy improved safety and respect
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding effective and swift
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rife; leaders do not ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Unsafe environment; safeguarding ineffective.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND ineffective; pupils struggle.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identified essential knowledge and order; some support gaps
Extracurricular Offerings: Broader curriculum focus on personal development
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About Us
St Matthew's RC High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1289 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 15.1 | 13 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 25% | 48% | 53% |
| 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 | -0.83 | 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 | 37.1 | 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 | 25% | 29.98% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 42% | 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 | 29% | 28.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 12.36% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 17.42% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 3 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 92.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 174 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.11% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.11% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.18% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 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 | -1.14 | 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 | 38 | 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 | 24% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 41.43% | 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 | 29% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | - | 89.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 13.96% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.21% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.89% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.07% | 2.13% |
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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.
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 | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Matthew's RC High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1