Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School, Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made real progress in mathematics, with leadership focused on continuous improvement. High-achieving students perform at national levels, and the sixth form offers excellent options including further mathematics. Teachers create calm, positive learning environments where students engage well with their work.
Key Strengths
- Good leadership and management with improving trends in high grades (A* and A) and students exceeding expected progress
- Good sixth-form mathematics curriculum with options for further mathematics and support classes
- Positive student attitudes and behavior with well-organized lessons and strong teacher-student relationships
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is inconsistent - some lessons over-emphasize routines and procedures rather than conceptual understanding
- Problem-solving skills need further development despite recent curriculum changes
- Attainment gap for disadvantaged students (eligible for free school meals) remains wider than national average
This is a subject survey inspection focused on mathematics at Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School. Overall effectiveness of mathematics requires improvement, though leadership and management are good.
At a Glance
25.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
53
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,186 pupils
1,200 capacity
14 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
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Admissions Demand - Rochdale
Places available
3,037
Applications
3,006
Got 1st preference
85.7%
Got preferred school
95.8%
Secondary admissions across Rochdale (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.52185%
Overall absence
20.40441%
Persistent absence
1,088
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School
Boarshaw Community Primary School
Newlands School
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hollin Primary School
Middleton Parish Church School
Elm Wood Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School, Thornham
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton
Parkfield Primary School
St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
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