Newhouse Academy
URN: 147875 • Heywood OL10 2NT
Overview
- Name
- Newhouse Academy
- URN
- 147875
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Burnham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706369436
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newhouse Road, Heywood OL10 2NT
Summary
Newhouse Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Heywood, Rochdale, with a current enrolment of 980 students and a capacity of 1,050. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils, with a significant percentage (43.7%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.
The academy places a strong emphasis on creativity, particularly in career development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future opportunities. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, equipping students with the skills needed for success in a rapidly changing world.
Newhouse Academy is dedicated to building a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration with local organisations. This approach not only enhances the educational experience but also helps to instil a sense of responsibility and belonging among students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.newhouseacademy.co.uk.
The academy places a strong emphasis on creativity, particularly in career development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future opportunities. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, equipping students with the skills needed for success in a rapidly changing world.
Newhouse Academy is dedicated to building a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration with local organisations. This approach not only enhances the educational experience but also helps to instil a sense of responsibility and belonging among students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.newhouseacademy.co.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Admission Appeals Timetable 2025 (download)
- About Us (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policies and Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Website terms & conditions of use (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 980
- Boys
- 493
- Girls
- 487
- FSM %
- 43.70
- Open date
- 2020-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 980 | 493 | 487 | 1050 | 43.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1007 | 502 | 505 | 1050 | 44.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 963 | 502 | 461 | 1050 | 39.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 963 | 502 | 461 | 1050 | 39.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 911 | 490 | 421 | 1050 | 35.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1140 |
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