Gateacre School vs Matthew Moss High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateacre School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,196 students
Matthew Moss High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,198 students
| Measure | Gateacre School Liverpool, North West | Matthew Moss High School Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 536 | #389 of 536 |
| National rank | #3389 of 4,090 | #3162 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,196 | 1,198 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,196 | 1,198 |
| Free school meals | 41.2% | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.mmhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Matthew Moss High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.7 vs 21.9).
- •Matthew Moss High School is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 1,196.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gateacre School better than Matthew Moss High School?
On the Success Index (England), Matthew Moss High School ranks higher (25.7 vs 21.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gateacre School and Matthew Moss High School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gateacre School: 1,196. Matthew Moss High School: 1,198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gateacre School and Matthew Moss High School rank in North West?
Gateacre School is 413th of 536 and Matthew Moss High School is 389th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).