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Matthew Moss High School

Rochdale, OL11 3LUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
-0.03
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
271 1st-choice / 226 places
Ranking
#1,593
of 3,141 nationally

About Matthew Moss High School

Matthew Moss High School sends a strong signal to parents through its admissions data: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 639 applications for 226 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. Of those, 271 families put it as their first preference, and 215 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a school that local families actively choose, not just one they settle for. While the school does not publish a formal parent-view survey score, the sheer volume of applications — nearly three times the number of places — speaks volumes about its reputation in Rochdale. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Charlotte Leach-Rogers. It currently has 1,221 pupils on roll, slightly above its stated capacity of 1,200, which reflects its popularity. Over 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, placing the school in a high-deprivation context, yet it remains a first-choice destination for many families.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMatthew Moss Lane, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL11 3LU
HeadteacherCharlotte Leach-Rogers
Local AuthorityRochdale
Number of Pupils1,221
Free School Meals (FSM)41.4%
School Capacity1,221 / 1,200 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sports HallTheatreICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryDining HallSwimming PoolScience LabsSixth Form CentreAstro TurfGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Martial ArtsHockeyFootballAthleticsCricketBadminton

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessGardeningEco ClubScience ClubOrchestraDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Source: mmhs.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Matthew Moss High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.