St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 149873 • Rochdale OL16 4RX
Overview
- Name
- St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 149873
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nadine Dewhurst (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706647761
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shaw Road, Rochdale OL16 4RX
Summary
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Rochdale, serving approximately 1,057 students with a capacity of 1,200. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and faith-based environment where each child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is rooted in its CARE values: Catholic, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence, which guide the community in promoting strong moral character alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at St Cuthbert's is designed to equip students with both qualifications and personal development, ensuring they leave with a sense of purpose and a desire to contribute positively to society. The school emphasizes the importance of character building and service, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges.
Support for students is a key focus, with robust pastoral care systems in place to ensure that every child feels safe and supported throughout their educational journey. The school prides itself on its strong community ties, encouraging students to be active participants in both their school and local community.
The curriculum at St Cuthbert's is designed to equip students with both qualifications and personal development, ensuring they leave with a sense of purpose and a desire to contribute positively to society. The school emphasizes the importance of character building and service, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges.
Support for students is a key focus, with robust pastoral care systems in place to ensure that every child feels safe and supported throughout their educational journey. The school prides itself on its strong community ties, encouraging students to be active participants in both their school and local community.
Useful links
- STOC Governance Portal (governance)
- Our Local Governors (governance)
- Financial Information (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Find Out More: Curriculum Information for SEND Provision (sen)
- Skip to content (other)
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- Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College (70.2)
- Wardle Academy (65.6)
- Hollingworth Academy (64.6)
- Matthew Moss High School (63.0)
- Kingsway Park High School (59.1)
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1057
- Boys
- 502
- Girls
- 555
- FSM %
- 38.50
- Open date
- 2023-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1057 | 502 | 555 | 1200 | 38.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1096 | 532 | 564 | 1200 | 37.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1200 |
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