Matthew Moss High School

URN: 105839 • Rochdale OL11 3LU

Overview

Name
Matthew Moss High School
URN
105839
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Moorhouse (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Matthew Moss Lane, Rochdale OL11 3LU

Summary

Matthew Moss High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Rochdale, serving 807 pupils with a capacity of 960. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, with 25.2% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its engagement with the local community. Under the leadership of Headteacher Ms. Charlotte Leach-Rogers, the school emphasises thoughtful hard work and self-reliance among its students.

The curriculum at Matthew Moss High School is designed to promote academic excellence while encouraging personal growth. The school offers a unique Saturday school initiative, known as D6, which allows students to engage in self-directed learning without the constraints of a traditional curriculum. This program has been shown to enhance academic performance and develop essential skills such as independent thinking and critical analysis.

In addition to academic support, Matthew Moss High School prioritises the development of strong character traits through its CHANGE ethos, which focuses on composure, high standards, agency, numeracy, literacy, growth mindset, and empathy. This holistic approach prepares students for both their academic futures and their roles as responsible members of society.

Key details

LA
Rochdale
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
960
Pupils
807
Boys
443
Girls
364
FSM %
25.20
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2019-10-31
Last Ofsted
2018-04-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 807 443 364 960 25.20
2024-09-11 807 443 364 960 25.20
2023-09-11 807 443 364 960 25.20
2022-09-11 807 443 364 960 25.20
2021-09-11 807 443 364 960 25.20
2020-09-11 807 443 364 960 25.20

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