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Moorhouse Academy
Goodgraded 17/10/2023Ages 3–11207 pupils
Moorhouse Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Rochdale. The school has around 207 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/10/2023, Moorhouse Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Rochdale can view Moorhouse Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Rochdale (OL16 4DR), Moorhouse Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)48%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score100
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake43.3%
Free school meals43.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language25.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.7%
Attendance93.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence16.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rochdale
All schools in Rochdale →Milnrow Parish Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCrossgates Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miBrookland School0.7 miSacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.7 miRaise Rochdale Pupil Referral ServiceRequires Improvement · 0.8 miHollingworth AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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