Matthew Moss High School vs St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Moss High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,198 students
St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Rochdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Matthew Moss High School Rochdale, North West | St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale Rochdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 536 | #1442 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3162 of 4,090 | #11164 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,198 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,198 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Rochdale | Rochdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mmhs.co.uk | www.stgabrielsrc.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.4 vs 25.7).
- •Matthew Moss High School is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 197.
- •Matthew Moss High School is a academy school while St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Matthew Moss High School better than St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale?
On the Success Index (England), St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale ranks higher (35.4 vs 25.7 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 Matthew Moss High School and St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Rochdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Matthew Moss High School: 1,198. St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Matthew Moss High School and St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale rank in North West?
Matthew Moss High School is 389th of 536 and St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale is 1442nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).