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Welcome to Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School

A message from the Head of Sixth Form:You are at an exciting stage in your education. You’ll soon be thinking about leaving school and moving onto the next challenge. You’ll be looking ahead to find the best route for you, whether at college, in an apprenticeship or into employment.Cardinal Langley Sixth Form is a successful place of study; we will work with you to help you realise your ambitions and reach your potential. When joining the Sixth Form, you will become part of our Catholic community and you will be supported by well qualified and experienced teachers in your academic study as well as being supported by Senior Tutors and Student Ambassadors in your pastoral needs.We understand that everyone has different needs and strengths so we design our curriculum to enable you to achieve success in the next stage of your life whatever that may be. In 2025, our students excelled at both A-level and Applied General courses with the vast majority moving on to their first choice of university or Apprenticeship provider.Whilst we are extremely proud of our students’ academic success, we understand that education is more than grades. We have a dedicated pastoral support team and a variety of opportunities on offer to enable you to fully develop emotionally and socially. We have fantastic links within the community and with local and national universities, businesses and charities.I am proud to be Head of Sixth Form and we are looking forward to being part of the next step in your journey. Coming to Cardinal Langley is more than just a college. It is joining a family where we will support you in realising your dreams. I am sure that you will find us to be a compassionate, supportive and inclusive Sixth Form and we will support you all the way to the next step in your educational journey. It is no accident that all of our student’s progress to positive destinations on completing their studies.Join our community and get ready to take the next steps to your future.Mr A GreavesHead of Sixth Form & Senior Assistant Headteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Local authority maintained schools

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,199 Total

No. of Boys

579 (48.3%)

No. of Girls

620 (51.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

17.2%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

6.04%

A*/A grades

22.15%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

85%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:40%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:36%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:9%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:N/A
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

46%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:11%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

Start Application
Nov 2025

Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 6, 2025

Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Spring

0 terms

Summer

0 terms

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Enrichment is all about opportunities beyond the classroom. It’s your chance to try something new, explore your interests, and stand out when it comes to university applications, apprenticeships, or future careers. Students can take part in enrichment activities as part of their college day or during the evenings/weekends.

Volunteering with homeless charity
Student Leadership Team
Duke of Edinburgh Award Silver Award

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityRochdale
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed