Moorhouse Academy
URN: 148436 • Rochdale OL16 4DR
Overview
- Name
- Moorhouse Academy
- URN
- 148436
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Milnes (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01706642742
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crossley Street, Rochdale OL16 4DR
Summary
Moorhouse Academy is a primary academy located in Rochdale, serving a mixed-gender student body of 207 pupils, with a capacity for 240. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students, ensuring that staff and volunteers share this commitment. Under the leadership of Headteacher Kelly Milnes, the academy fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for learning.
The school has a strong focus on community engagement and recently achieved the Bronze Level Rail Safe Friendly Award, highlighting its commitment to safety and awareness. Moorhouse Academy aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that supports the academic and personal development of its students, catering to diverse learning needs.
With 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Moorhouse Academy is attuned to the challenges faced by many families in the local area. The school actively works to create a nurturing atmosphere that promotes both educational success and the well-being of its students, making it a vital part of the Rochdale community. For more information, visit their website at [moorhouseacademy.co.uk](https://www.moorhouseacademy.co.uk/).
The school has a strong focus on community engagement and recently achieved the Bronze Level Rail Safe Friendly Award, highlighting its commitment to safety and awareness. Moorhouse Academy aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that supports the academic and personal development of its students, catering to diverse learning needs.
With 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Moorhouse Academy is attuned to the challenges faced by many families in the local area. The school actively works to create a nurturing atmosphere that promotes both educational success and the well-being of its students, making it a vital part of the Rochdale community. For more information, visit their website at [moorhouseacademy.co.uk](https://www.moorhouseacademy.co.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- #SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Consulting with our SEN Pupils, Parents & Carers (sen)
- Definitions (sen)
- Our SEN Provision (sen)
- SEND and the Curriculum (sen)
- SEND At Moorhouse Academy (sen)
- SEND Transition (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- Rochdale
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 207
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 48.00
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 207 | 109 | 98 | 240 | 48.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 224 | 114 | 110 | 240 | 45.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 238 | 106 | 132 | 240 | 39.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 238 | 106 | 132 | 300 | 39.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 300 |
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