Newhouse Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Rochdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Newhouse Academy.

Heywood, OL102NT Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
46.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.36
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
15 November 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newhouse Road
Heywood, OL102NT
Phone
1706369436
Website
newhouseacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147875
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Newhouse Road, Heywood, OL10 2NT
Website
http://www.newhouseacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,007
Free School Meals
45.2% (455 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.8
English Attainment 8:
8.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.8
Ebacc English:
96.0%
Ebacc Entry:
10.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
65.8%
Ebacc Languages:
38.1%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.36
Progress 8 Range:
-0.57 to -0.16

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
168
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,007 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration, Integrity and Respect

Admissions Criteria

PAN 210; Admissions Authority: Hollingworth Learning Trust; Local Authority coordinates admissions; Transition from primary schools with a closing date usually 31 October; applications typically submitted via online/common application form; In-year transfers are possible; Admissions Policy links are provided for 2025-26 and 2026-27; further information available from Rochdale Local Authority (RMBC) admissions team.

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