Newhouse Academy

About Newhouse Academy

Newhouse Academy is an academy sponsor led in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 980 pupils on roll. It is part of HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 (2025/26). 43.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Rochdale →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

980 / 1,050 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Newhouse Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2NT

Phone

01706369436

Headteacher

Alex Burnham

Website

http://www.newhouseacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newhouse Academy?

Newhouse Academy is an academy sponsor led in Heywood, Rochdale, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Newhouse Academy have?

Newhouse Academy has 980 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Newhouse Academy's Ofsted rating?

Newhouse Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023).

How does Newhouse Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Newhouse Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44 in 2025/26.

Is Newhouse Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Newhouse Academy is part of HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Newhouse Academy?

Newhouse Academy is located at Newhouse Road, Heywood, Rochdale, OL10 2NT.