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Matthew Moss High School

Part of Watergrove Trust, Christian

Updated July 2026

Matthew Moss High School is a Church of England Trust school focused on developing students' knowledge, skills, and sense of direction to prepare them for successful and productive lives. It is part of the Watergrove Trust.

Teaching approach

The school's educational approach is defined by six core values: Composure, High Standards, Agency, Numeracy & Literacy, Growth Mindset, and Empathy. Its mission is to empower young people for a life of learning that is both personally satisfying and of significant value to others.

Programmes

The curriculum is structured across several faculties, including English, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Media Studies, Performance, Performing Arts, PSHE, Science, and Technologies. The school also offers a Computing department and provides career-focused guidance, including work experience and labour market information.

Student support

EAL support
Unknown
Learning support
Dedicated department

Learning support

The school provides dedicated learning support, including a SEND team led by an Assistant Headteacher and a SENCo. Support services are available for students regarding wellbeing and mental health, covering areas such as anxiety, bereavement, bullying, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, sexual health, sleep, and stress.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

Matthew Moss High School has a Pupil Admission Number of 240 students per year. The school operates a waiting list for all year groups, with Year 7 waiting lists managed by the Local Authority for the first term before transitioning to school management. Applications for secondary school places are processed through the Rochdale School Admission system.

Calendar

The school operates on a term-based calendar, with the summer term beginning in June. Detailed holiday patterns for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years are available for download via the school's website.

About the campus

The campus includes a dedicated Sports Centre. The school also maintains administrative and teaching facilities, including a kitchen and general office areas.

Co-curriculars

The school offers various enrichment opportunities, including the AVECC programme for Year 8 students. Additionally, the school promotes external community activities, such as summer holiday clubs for young people aged 8-19.

  • Charlotte Leach-RogersHeadteacher / Senior Safeguarding Lead

    Ms Charlotte Leach-Rogers serves as the Headteacher and Senior Safeguarding Lead at Matthew Moss High School. She emphasizes the school's focus on developing students' knowledge, skills, and sense of direction to prepare them for productive lives.

  • Paul CloughDeputy Headteacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

    Paul Clough serves as a Deputy Headteacher and is the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

  • Anita GocoulDeputy Headteacher

    Anita Gocoul is a Deputy Headteacher at the school.

  • Sam HinchliffeDeputy Headteacher / DDSL

    Sam Hinchliffe serves as a Deputy Headteacher and is a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

  • Helen AshworthAssistant Headteacher

    Helen Ashworth is an Assistant Headteacher at the school.

  • Natasha ChadwickAssistant Headteacher

    Natasha Chadwick is an Assistant Headteacher at the school.

  • Liza CarrAssistant Headteacher DDSL

    Liza Carr serves as an Assistant Headteacher and is a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).

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