Moorhouse Academy
Rochdale, OL16 4DR · Rochdale · primary school
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30th of 55 primary schools in Rochdale we can score, 69 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,495 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorhouse Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a D6 club and a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the D6 club? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Moorhouse Academy
Overview
Moorhouse Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report highlights that ‘pupils thrive’ in an environment where high expectations are balanced with ‘positive relationships’ and a strong sense of safety. Since joining its multi-academy trust, the school has successfully raised achievement standards and implemented a ‘broad, balanced and ambitious’ curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully mapped out’ with staff demonstrating clear knowledge of what pupils need to learn and in what order.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘identified quickly’ and receive effective support to access learning.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, with early years children learning sounds through stories and older pupils reading books matched to their stage.
- Staff wellbeing is supported, with leaders ensuring changes do not negatively impact workload and providing time for curriculum development.
- Pupils display ‘good behaviour’, showing independence, courtesy, and respect for others and school equipment.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve the ‘promptness of its actions’ regarding attendance, as ‘too many pupils are regularly absent’.
- Leaders should increase oversight of independent reading choices to ensure pupils select from the ‘wide range of literature’ available rather than sticking to familiar texts.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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