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
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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/).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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