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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.
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Curriculum and Core Skills
Ofsted Report - September 2026 Inspectors praised the broad, ambitious curriculum that balances academic and vocational options, highlighting leaders' commitment to prioritising reading, numeracy, and handwriting, alongside targeted support that ensures weaker readers make secure progress.
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.

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Newhouse Academy Open Evening

Newhouse Academy Open Evening – A Warm Welcome to Future Families 25th September 2025 On Thursday 25th September 2025, Newhouse Academy in Heywood opened its doors to families of prospective students for a special Open Evening. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for visitors to explore our facilities, meet staff…
  • 25 September 2025 4:09 pm·

Year 11 Senior Prefects 2025-2026

Introducing Our Year 11 Senior Prefects – 2025/2026 19th September 2025 We are delighted to announce the appointment of our Year 11 Senior Prefects and Prefect Team for the academic year 2025–2026. These exceptional students have successfully completed a rigorous application process and have been selected for their leadership potential,…
  • 19 September 2025 12:17 pm·

Class of 2025 Prom

Year 11 Leavers’ Celebration 2025 20th June 2025 On June 20th, 2025, our Year 11 students marked the end of their Newhouse Academy journey with a truly memorable evening at The Rhyddings Suite, Royal Toby. The sun shone brightly, creating the perfect atmosphere for students to catch up outdoors before…
  • 20 June 2025 4:06 pm·

Creativity in Careers

Creativity in Careers: Inspiring the Next Generation 29th April 2025 In April, Create Rochdale partners, led by Positive Steps, delivered Rochdale’s second Creativity in Careers event. Following the success of last year’s event, Miss Jones took a group of Year 9 students who have a strong interest in the creative…
  • 7 May 2025 3:31 pm·

An Inspiring Day at Manchester Airport

Behind the Scenes in Aviation: An Inspiring Day at Manchester Airport 2nd May 2025 A group of Year 8 students spent an exciting day at Manchester Airport, including time at the Runway Visitor Park, where they explored the science and technology behind aviation. They discovered the wide range of jobs…
  • 30 April 2025 4:37 pm·

JD UP Careers Event

JD UP Careers Event 28th February 2025 On Friday, February 28th, JD Sports hosted its largest-ever JD UP careers event at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. Forty Year 10 students had the exciting opportunity to attend, joining young people from 51 local schools. The event featured a mix of auditorium…
  • 28 February 2025 3:17 pm·

GCSE Results Day 2024

Newhouse Academy GCSE results: Students with improved grades in subjects across the curriculum followed an uphill trend. 22nd August 2024 Students and staff at Newhouse Academy are celebrating following the release of the GCSE results for 2024! The number of students with improved grades in subjects across the curriculum followed…
  • 22 August 2024 2:08 pm·