The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Milnes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Crossley Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPeppercorn
Independent · Very close
Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Crossgates Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Brookland School
Independent · 1.1km away
Hollingworth Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Raise Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Belfield Community School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moorhouse Academy's Ofsted rating?
Moorhouse Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorhouse Academy?
Moorhouse Academy currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorhouse Academy take?
Moorhouse Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorhouse Academy?
Moorhouse Academy is in Rochdale, OL16 4DR, in the Rochdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorhouse Academy have a sixth form?
No, Moorhouse Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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