Question 1

Is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school has a strong Roman Catholic identity with an active chapel and regular worship opportunities. The most recent published Ofsted inspection evidence is for the predecessor school (inspection dates 29-30 March 2022), which graded Personal Development as Good and rated the school Requires Improvement overall. In the current GCSE dataset, the school ranks 2,424th in England for GCSE academic outcomes and 9th in Rochdale in the secondary local hub, with Attainment 8 at 39.7, so families should focus on current improvement work, teaching consistency, and the support offered for individual needs.

Question 2

What are the fees at St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Families should still budget for items such as uniform, optional trips, and any paid enrichment or music provision where applicable.

Question 3

How do I apply for a Year 7 place for September 2026?

Accepted Answer

Apply through Rochdale Local Authority if you live in Rochdale. For Year 7 entry in September 2027 in Rochdale, applications close on 31 October 2026, with offers issued on 1 March 2027. The school also publishes its admissions criteria and supplementary forms for faith-related priority where relevant.

Question 4

Is St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

For the Year 7 entry route in the dataset provided, it is marked as oversubscribed, with 393 applications and 183 offers, which is about 2.15 applications per place. Families should read the admissions criteria carefully and ensure evidence is ready before the closing date.

Question 5

What are the GCSE results like?

Accepted Answer

In the current GCSE dataset, the school ranks 2,424th in England for GCSE academic outcomes and 9th in Rochdale in the secondary local hub (FindMySchool rankings based on official data). Attainment 8 is 39.7, 29% achieved grades 9-5 in English and maths, and 47.3% achieved grades 9-4. These indicators suggest outcomes remain a development area, so parents should explore subject-level consistency, intervention support, and how progress is tracked.

Question 6

What clubs and enrichment does the school offer?

Accepted Answer

Published enrichment timetables show a broad programme that has included Coding Club, Science Club, Debate Mate, Mindful Club, Lego and Games Club, Gardening Club, Art Club, and sports clubs such as trampolining practice. Clubs vary by term, so families should check the current timetable and whether transport arrangements allow participation after school.

Question 7

How do students get to school?

Accepted Answer

The school’s transport information references the public 409 bus service running past the school from Rochdale and Oldham bus stations, alongside dedicated school buses serving areas across Rochdale borough, with published timetables. Families should check the latest routes and times against the school day and after-school clubs.

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