Apply for a place
For queries, including If you would like to make an appointment to visit the academy for a tour during the day, or to discuss an in year transfer please telephone 01706 369436 or email office@newhouseacademy.co.uk
For Year 7 places click here to access the admissions form. The closing date for all applications is usually 31st October in the year prior to starting secondary school. It is recommended to apply online as soon as possible from 1st September when the application window opens.
(This is only for Rochdale residents, those who live outside of Rochdale need to apply through their own local authority)
Read Rochdale Borough Council Transferring to Secondary School guide
2025/26 Prospectus
Feedback from families
| “The opening evening inspired our son who is particularly impressed with science. The improvements in culture and performance as well as the welcoming atmosphere. The students were excellent representatives.” Hopwood family |
“Facilities, wonderful, friendly and engaging staff and students.” |
| “Improving school, performance, new building and facilities.” Hopwood family |
“Really love the school, so many choices to learn.” |
| “Can I say how impressed we were with the school. I would also like to mention the young lady that showed us around. What a credit to the school. She showed us around the school and took the time to show our son different things. Once again thank you for a very informative evening.” Heywood family |
“Offers more variety of lessons, very happy if child gets place here.” |
| “Well managed event with great communication. A clear helpful ethos from current students and good leadership.” Harwood Park family |
“Very impressed, great tour, staff and excellent students. Culture-really positive.” |
State-of-the-art building opened in September 2024
Operating alongside the current Newhouse building which opened in 2012 the new building incorporates a four-court sports hall, activity studio, drama studio, main hall, changing rooms, construction, engineering and design technology workshops, a dining hall, fitness studio, music rooms, science labs, graphics and food technology rooms, and related spaces.
The school grounds have been landscaped and developed to provide fabulous outside spaces too.
2024 Academy Headlines
“Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged that leadership and management, personal development and the behaviour and attitudes of our students are ‘good’.”
“Our comprehensive education has been strengthened by the opening of a new building, (September 2024). This will promote the sciences, arts and technical education with subjects such as engineering, product design, IT and construction.”
“Another year of improving GCSE results, reflects the hard work, resilience, and determination of our students. The number of students with improved grades in subjects across the curriculum followed an uphill trend across the year group.”
“There were also outstanding results in many other subjects with construction, photography, Spanish, French, physical education and sports science results worthy of special mention.”
Our Vision: High expectations in all that we do
Doing the right thing for 'OUR PEOPLE' through our values of Aspiration, Integrity and Respect.
Students and staff have high expectations for themselves and their future.
Our students are aspirant in their learning and succeed in securing their desired Post-16 destinations.
Students achieve well and develop the character to contribute constructively to society.
Commonly Asked Questions
How will you help my child settle in?
The transition from primary to secondary school can be a challenging experience for students and parents. We have in place a specialist Year 7 team and a carefully planned programme that makes this transition as smooth as possible. Students are placed in appropriate form groups suitable to their needs.
During the first few weeks at Newhouse Academy, Year 7 students are supported by staff, Prefects and Peer Mentors as they settle into their new environment. If your child is anxious about starting secondary school or you are concerned about their mental health and wellbeing, we have a team of trained counsellors and mentors in our SEMH team, who will meet with and support your child. We aim to involve parents fully so we can provide the best possible transition experience.
Where can my child go if they need support?
In order for students to maximise their achievement by performing to their best ability, we have strong and responsive systems to assist, guide and safeguard all our children. Non-teaching Heads of Year lead teams of dedicated Form Tutors who support, encourage and guide students through the many choices and challenges they face during secondary school.
Your child can access help and support through their Form Tutor, Head of Year or they can speak to a member of staff in the SEMH team if they have any concerns.
Will my child be able to access a full and broad curriculum at Newhouse Academy?
Our curriculum at Newhouse Academy improves and evolves every year to meet the high expectations not only of our students and their families but also our colleges, apprenticeship providers and employers. A curriculum is more than just the subjects we teach. Alongside a raft of excellent qualifications, we ensure that our students develop the necessary life skills to succeed on ambitious pathways when they leave us.
As part of Hollingworth Learning Trust we draw upon the expertise of staff across every department. This is so we can be confident that the subjects we offer are in line with high expectations not just locally across Rochdale, but nationally across secondary education.
Will my child be taught well at Newhouse Academy?
At Newhouse Academy, and across the Hollingworth Learning Trust, we believe that teaching and learning should be exciting, inspirational and highly effective. Above all, it should provoke thought, develop the imagination and open new doors to a wonderful, bright future. Teaching and learning is our passion and staff work tirelessly to unleash those aspirations.
We are proud of the fact that we have specialist teachers in all areas of the school and attract the brightest and the best teaching and support staff to work with us. We use a range of learning strategies throughout the school, ensuring that lessons are challenging, engaging and enjoyable. We have high expectations of all our students and support and encourage them to achieve their full potential. Being part of Hollingworth Learning Trust means that we are always looking to improve how our students learn.
Why should we choose Newhouse Academy as our secondary school choice?
Newhouse Academy is part of Hollingworth Learning Trust and has a Headteacher with extensive experience of school improvement, having supported, advised and led schools across the country. We utilise our partnership with Hollingworth Academy, to ensure Newhouse continues to make the necessary steps, becoming the school of choice in the community.
In September 2024 we opened a brand new net zero carbon school building with state-of-the-art facilities which operates alongside the current Newhouse building which opened in 2012. This incorporates a four-court sports hall, activity studio, drama studio, main hall, changing rooms, construction, engineering and design technology workshops, a dining hall, fitness studio, music rooms, science labs, graphics and food technology rooms, and related spaces.
We will do all we can to provide improved life chances for our students and the opportunity to develop personally and academically.