Moorhouse Academy
Crossley Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moorhouse Academy is a primary school in Rochdale for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 105 schools in Rochdale. It ranks 22nd of 32 primary schools in Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 26 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Pupils thrive in the knowledge that the school expects the very best from them. Since joining the multi-academy trust, the school has raised its expectations of pupils' achievement. It has made sure that across the curriculum, many pupils including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well. Throughout the school, pupils benefit from positive relationships with adults. They feel assured that adults will support them if they have any worries. Pupils said that everyone treats each other kindly and with respect. They feel valued. This makes them feel happy and safe. Children in the early years and pupils in Years 1 to 6 show good behaviour both in lessons and during playtimes. Younger children demonstrate high levels of independence, preparing their own painting equipment and putting on protective clothing. They mop the floor after their activities if necessary. Pupils are proud of their school. They look after equipment and keep their classrooms tidy. Pupils are curious about the world around them. The school enhances this interest by ensuring that pupils learn through first-hand experiences such as visiting a farm and going to see dinosaur exhibitions. Pupils learn about teamwork and cooperation during their residential visit. They enjoy taking part in a range of clubs that the school offers, such as choir, reading and a range of sporting activities. Pupils value leadership opportunities. For example, becoming a reading ambassador and being a member of the eco-council.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly. This means that they miss out on important learning. The school should improve the promptness of its actions in addressing pupils' attendance which falls below expected levels.
- Some pupils do not choose to select reading books from the wide range of literature on offer. This means that their knowledge of authors is limited and they miss out on the chance to enhance their learning further. The school should ensure that they increase their oversight of the books that pupils read so that they can support and encourage them to extend their choices beyond familiar texts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Moorhouse Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Crossgates Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Belfield Community School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WATERGROVE TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly Milnes
- Phone
- 01706642742
- Address
- Crossley Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4DR
- Local authority
- Rochdale
- URN
- 148436
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.