Moorhouse Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Moorhouse Academy
Address: Crossley Street, Milnrow
Town/City: Rochdale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: OL16 4DR
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01706 642742
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Watergrove Trust
Sponsor: Watergrove Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kelly Milnes
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 210 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.3%

Location and administration

URN: 148436
DfE Number: 354/2014
UKPRN: 10087754
UPRN: 23104729
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rochdale (E08000005)
Constituency: Rochdale (E14001446)
Electoral Ward: Milnrow & Newhey (E05014043)

Easting & Northing: 392234E, 412941N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 36' 48.95" N 2° 7' 7.4" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJV7J+CG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Christine Ainley - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2029.
  • Mr James Bannon - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2029.
  • Emma Butterworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Mrs Talia Comer - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 June 2030.
  • David Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 January 2031.
  • Barbara Kenyon - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Ruth Merrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mrs Kelly Milnes - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).