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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Middleton (Rochdale) Area

Schools in the Middleton (Rochdale) built-up area. Explore 4 secondary schools in Middleton (Rochdale). The current top-ranked secondary schools are St Anne's Church of England Academy, Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School, and Dixons Middleton Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Middleton (Rochdale)

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Middleton (Rochdale)41.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Middleton (Rochdale)32%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Middleton (Rochdale)3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Middleton (Rochdale)7.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Middleton (Rochdale)

41.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Middleton (Rochdale)

32%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Middleton (Rochdale)

3.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Middleton (Rochdale)

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Middleton (Rochdale)

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