Best secondary schools in Middleton (Rochdale) (2026)
Middleton (Rochdale) has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School, in the top 63% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 41.8, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Middleton (Rochdale) has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 38% in England |
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Middleton (Rochdale) · Roman Catholic |
43.7 | 40.9 | 32% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 32% in England |
Dixons Middleton Academy Middleton (Rochdale) |
42.2 | 40.3 | 34% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 24% in England |
St Anne's Church of England Academy Middleton (Rochdale) · Church of England |
42.0 | 44.1 | 29% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Middleton (Rochdale)?
On exam results over the last three years, Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Middleton (Rochdale), in the top 63% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.