Welcome to Newhouse Academy
with a diverse, vibrant, friendly and aspirational environment
What Our Families Say
High Expectations in everything we do
to ensure both our students and staff are supported to deliver the highest standards
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Aspiration, Integrity and Respect
is at the heart of everything we do at Newhouse Academy
Our Values
Part of Hollingworth Learning Trust
Every school that is part of Hollingworth Learning Trust is focused on delivering a World Class Education to its students
High quality teaching and learning
We believe that teaching and learning should be exciting, inspirational and highly effective
Celebrating 'Our People'
At Newhouse Academy we love celebrating our students and offer a reward system to encourage them to reach their full potential
Welcome to Newhouse Academy
with a diverse, vibrant, friendly and aspirational environment.
September 2026 Ofsted Inspection
Green gradings across every category confirming that the school meets and exceeds foundational educational standards.
2026 GCSE Results: Record Academic Success Across the Board
Major achievements in the core subjects of English, mathematics, and science.
2026 GCSE Results: Curriculum-Wide Growth
Improved student attainment across every subject area - both academic and technical.
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Belonging and School Culture
Ofsted Report - September 2026 Inspectors noted that "pupils have a sense of belonging”, recognising that they “feel safe at the school," and emphasising that pupils "appreciate the culture of the school and buy into the 'Our People' vision."
Behaviour and Safety
Ofsted Report - September 2026 The report described Newhouse Academy as a "friendly, calm school where pupils live up to the standards expected of them," noting that pupils "wear their uniform with pride," behave respectfully, and feel safe knowing they have trusted adults to rely on.
Our Values
Dedicated Staff and Leadership
Ofsted Report - September 2026 The report highlighted a "culture of teamwork and shared high ambition for pupils," noting that staff feel motivated, supported, and trusted to deliver high-quality teaching.

Governance

Newhouse Academy is part of Hollingworth Learning Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8314692. The registered office is Suite 1, Floor 3, Hafley Court, Buckley Road, Rochdale, OL12 9DJ

Further information on the Local Governing Board including dates of appointment, term of office, pecuniary interests, other governance roles and meeting attendance can be accessed through this link.

Parent Governor Vacancies

If you are interested in becoming a Parent Governor at Newhouse Academy, we’d love to hear from you.  Please read the document below called ‘Being a Parent Governor Information’ and then email Lynne Thompson, Clerk to Governors at office@newhouseacademy.co.uk.  Thank you.

Local Governing Board of Newhouse Academy

The structure of the Local Governing Board for Newhouse Academy is as follows:
Type of Governor

1 x Headteacher, term indefinite
4 x Parent Governors, term four years
3 x Staff Governors, term four years
3 x Co-opted Governors, term 4 years

Headteacher

Mr Alex Burnham

Parent Governors

Mrs Helen Vyse
Mrs Laura Smith
Mrs Vicky Brown
1 x vacancy

Staff Governors

Mrs Emma Rodger
Mr Kyle Shepherd
Mrs Vicky Wilde

Co-opted Governors

Mr Liam McGuire
Mr Krystian Liptrot
1 x vacancy