Open Other Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Matthew's RC High School

Nuthurst Road, Manchester, M40 0EW
Part of: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Matthew's RC High School
Manchester, M40 0EW
1,324 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
56.80% FSM %
676 Boys
648 Girls
About St Matthew's RC High School

Located in Manchester (M40 0EW), St Matthew's RC High School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Manchester.

It has 1,324 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Andrew Nightingale.

Data for St Matthew's RC High School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Blackley and Middleton South
Ward Charlestown
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-06-2021
UKPRN 10087550
URN 148389
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Samantha Breslin Chair of Local Governing Body 01/06/2021 31/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Meredith Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Clayton Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Dale Latham Local Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr John McAuley Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Nightingale Local Governor 17/04/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Iriowen Uwaifo Local Governor 10/03/2023 09/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston
0.26 km • Manchester
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New Moston Primary School
0.76 km • Manchester
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St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.93 km • Manchester
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Moston Fields Primary School
0.96 km • Manchester
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Camberwell Park Specialist Support School
0.97 km • Manchester
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Charlestown Community Primary School
1.12 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Matthew's RC High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Manchester, Manchester.
St Matthew's RC High School has 1,324 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
St Matthew's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at St Matthew's RC High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Matthew's RC High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Matthew's RC High School is Mr Andrew Nightingale.
St Matthew's RC High School is at Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0EW, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Matthew's RC High School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Matthew's RC High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Nightingale
Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester, M40 0EW
01616816178
www.smrchs.com
Location
M40 0EW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148389
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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