St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
88%
Capacity
1,057
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic secondary school serving the Rochdale community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 1,057 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 1,200 places).
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Emma Keenan, it falls under Rochdale local authority.
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 385 applications for 182 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 131 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy include Science Labs, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Swimming Pool, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Hockey, Football, Rowing, Martial Arts and 2 more, as well as clubs including Orchestra, Drama, DofE, Film Club and 4 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.5%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Rochdale, St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Shaw Road, Rochdale, Rochdale, OL16 4RX |
| Headteacher | Emma Keenan |
| Local Authority | Rochdale |
| Number of Pupils | 1,057 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.5% |
| School Capacity | 1,057 / 1,200 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed182
385
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
131 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shaw Road, Rochdale
Rochdale, OL16 4RX
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