Middleton Technology School
99%
Capacity
1,333
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Middleton Technology School
Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on responses from 63 families between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 84% of parents would recommend Middleton Technology School. That's a strong vote of confidence, and it's backed up by the school being oversubscribed: for 259 places in the 2025/26 intake, there were 452 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.75. 228 families put it as their first preference, and all of those received offers. On individual questions, the picture is positive but not without nuance. 91% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 94% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is seen as a strength, with 86% agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved. However, when it comes to how concerns are handled, 14% disagreed they are dealt with properly, and 16% said they didn't know. For parents of children with SEND, 66% agreed the school provides the support needed, though 26% disagreed.
Academically, the school's Progress 8 score of -0.44 places it in the 'Below average' band nationally, meaning pupils overall make less progress than similar students across England. This is below the Rochdale local authority average of -0.25. In the 2023/24 results, the Attainment 8 score was 42, and 37.2% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate was high at 70.7%, though only 15% achieved the EBacc at grade 5 or above. In its most recent graded inspection in 2019, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. An ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed the school remains Good, though with concerns noted. The school's previous inspection in 2006 had rated it Outstanding. In the Rochdale league table, it ranks 9th out of 11 schools on Progress 8.
The school is a large 11-16 mixed secondary with 1,333 pupils, very close to its capacity of 1,350. 31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, playing fields, science labs, music rooms, and a chapel. There's a wide range of sports on offer, from martial arts and rugby to netball and swimming, plus clubs like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, and gardening. SEND provision is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. This school will suit families who value a large, inclusive community with strong behaviour and safety, and who are comfortable with academic results that are below the local average. The high oversubscription suggests it's a popular choice locally, particularly for those prioritising pastoral care and a broad range of activities.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kenyon Lane, Manchester, Rochdale, M24 2GT |
| Headteacher | Janine Kellett |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 1,333 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,333 / 1,350 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.44)
2525th of 3,141
Nationally
317th of 445
In North West
9th of 11
In Rochdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/233%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 260 pupils).
- FE college56%
- Sixth form college21%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Employment6%
- Not sustained6%
- School sixth form (stay)3%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
63 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed259
452
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
228 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British70.9%
- Mixed6.1%
- Asian5.8%
- White (other)3.0%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Kenyon Lane, Manchester
Rochdale, M24 2GT
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