Open Other Secondary Mixed

Newhouse Academy

Newhouse Road, Heywood, OL10 2NT
Part of: HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Newhouse Academy
Heywood, OL10 2NT
980 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
43.70% FSM %
493 Boys
487 Girls
About Newhouse Academy

Newhouse Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Heywood, Rochdale, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 980 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Alex Burnham.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Rochdale
Region North West
Administrative District Rochdale
Parliamentary Constituency Heywood and Middleton North
Ward Hopwood Hall
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HOLLINGWORTH LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2020
UKPRN 10085861
URN 147875
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helen Vyse Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2024 31/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Bell Local Governor 24/05/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicky Brown Local Governor 02/12/2025 01/12/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Krystian Liptrot Local Governor 02/12/2025 01/12/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Liam McGuire Local Governor 19/03/2024 18/03/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Christine McGuire Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Rodger Local Governor 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kyle Shepherd Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Smith Local Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Jordan Tarrant-Short Local Governor 02/11/2023 22/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicky Wilde Local Governor 01/07/2023 30/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Hopwood Community Primary School
0.54 km • Heywood
Other
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale, a Voluntary Academy
0.69 km • Heywood
Other
Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College
0.69 km • Heywood
Other
Harwood Park Primary School
0.94 km • Heywood
Other
Woodland Community Primary School
1.41 km • Heywood
Other
Heywood Academy
1.68 km • Rochdale
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Newhouse Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Heywood, Rochdale.
Newhouse Academy has 980 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Newhouse Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Newhouse Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Newhouse Academy is Mr Alex Burnham.
Newhouse Academy is at Newhouse Road, Heywood, OL10 2NT, in the Rochdale local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Newhouse Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Newhouse Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Alex Burnham
Newhouse Road, Heywood, OL10 2NT
01706369436
www.newhouseacademy.co.uk
Location
OL10 2NT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147875
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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