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Newhouse Academy

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Newhouse Academy

Newhouse Road, Heywood, OL10 2NT

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
980
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.7%
Attainment 8
38.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.3%
Basics 9-5
29.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.8%
EBacc APS
3.25
EBacc 9-5
6.0%
EBacc 9-4
12.1%
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About Newhouse Academy

Newhouse Academy is a secondary school in Heywood, Rochdale. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. The school has around 980 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Newhouse Road, Heywood, OL10 2NT | More schools in Rochdale

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Newhouse Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Siddal Moor Sports College)
  4. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Siddal Moor Sports College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Newhouse Academy

What is Newhouse Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newhouse Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Newhouse Academy's latest exam results?
Newhouse Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Newhouse Academy located?
Newhouse Academy is a secondary school in Heywood, Rochdale (OL10 2NT).
How many pupils attend Newhouse Academy?
Newhouse Academy has around 980 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Newhouse Academy with other schools?
View Newhouse Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Rochdale.