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Moorhouse Academy

Crossley Street, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4DR, Rochdale


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
240
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary

With a recent Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially in literacy and numeracy, where 55% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests the school is performing better than only 33% of its peers.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 October 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.55%Bottom 26% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.7%
Asian Pakistani15.9%
White Other4.3%
Black Other2.4%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Location
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53.61296, -2.11886 · OL16 4DR

School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN148436
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Moorhouse Academy rated by Ofsted?

Moorhouse Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.

Is Moorhouse Academy a good school?

Moorhouse Academy scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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