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St Matthew's RC High School

Manchester, M40 0EWSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.59
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
157 1st-choice / 236 places
Ranking
#2,726
of 3,141 nationally

About St Matthew's RC High School

Parents considering St Matthew’s RC High School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those already there. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 87% of the 46 respondents said they would recommend the school. That’s a high vote of confidence. Digging into the detail, 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 96% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 93% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also clearly popular: for 2025/26 admissions, it received 382 applications for 236 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.62. Of those, 157 were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. So while it’s a school in demand, first-preference applicants have a strong chance of getting in. The headteacher is Andrew Nightingale, and the school serves pupils aged 11 to 16.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressNuthurst Road, Manchester, Manchester, M40 0EW
HeadteacherAndrew Nightingale
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils1,324
Free School Meals (FSM)56.8%
School Capacity1,324 / 1,350 (98% full)

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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sixth Form CentreSwimming PoolSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RugbyHockeyFootballMartial ArtsRoundersTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaNewspaperScience ClubChoirDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: smrchs.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Matthew's RC High School

St Matthew's RC 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.