Admissions
Welcome to Moorhouse Academy!
We are a learning community that cares for all our children and their families.
We constantly strive to be the best learners and best teachers we can be in order to make positive contributions to our local and global community.
We learn to live healthily and happily and love to learn in a fun and caring environment to secure successful futures for all.
Take a look at our Welcome Presentation and Early Years Foundation Stage Prospectus which shows the wonderful Nursery and Reception area and provides key information to parents and carers.
Contact our office with any queries and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Nursery Applications
Please see our dedicated nursery page here for more information about applying for a nursery place.
Starting Reception Class
In order to apply to Moorhouse Academy you must apply online.
For more information on the admissions process or to make a complaint, please use the Rochdale Borough Council website.
Places in primary schools are allocated by the admission authority, up to the school admission limit using the following priority order:
Moorhouse Academy has a published admission number (PAN) of 30 pupils.
The following criteria will be applied to determine which pupils have priority for admission: CHILDREN WITH an EDUCATION, HEALTH and CARE PLAN (EHCP). Where pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that names Moorhouse Academy, the Governing Body has a statutory duty to admit those pupils. This means that children with an EDUCATION, HEALTH and CARE PLAN (EHCP) which names Moorhouse Academy will be allocated a place before any other places are allocated:-
1. Children in care to a Local Authority (Looked after Children)
2. Children with exceptional medical needs or exceptional welfare considerations which are
directly relevant to the school concerned
3. Children with an older sibling attending the school at the time of admission
4. Children eligible for the service premium
5. Children of staff and governors at the school
6. Children attending Moorhouse Academy
7. Proximity and ease of access – where you live.
Parents are warmly invited to visit the school by appointment to help them in choosing a place for their child. You will be invited to tour the school and see the curriculum in action. The Headteacher and other members of staff will be available to answer any questions and you will have the opportunity to tell us more about your child. This helps us to ensure your child settles into their new school. We encourage you to visit the school before choosing a place for your child.
| Timetable for Applying for a Primary School Place | |
| Monday, 15 September 2025 | The online admissions system opens for primary school places starting in September 2026. |
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| Thursday, 15 January 2026 | Closing date for applications Ensure your reception class application for a primary school is submitted before this date. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a late application. |
| Friday, 13 February 2026 | Last date for any changes to the address in your application. |
| Thursday, 16 April 2026 | National offer day. |
| Sunday, 10 May 2026 | Closing date for Round 2 applications. |
| Friday, 5 June 2026 | Round 2 offers are sent. |
| Saturday, 6 June 2026 | Online applications re-open. The online admissions system re-opens for primary school places starting in September 2026. |
| Monday, 31 August 2026 | Final closing date for applications. |
Appeals and Funding
Further Information about School Admission Appeals can be found here.
- Please click here for dates when you can start to claim for Nursery
- Please click here for further information on 30 Hours Funding for Nursery
- Gov.uk – Childcare & Parenting Please follow the link to check your eligibility and how to apply and get a code for 30 hours free childcare
Admissions during the academic year
If you would like your child to join Moorhouse Academy during the academic year, please contact the school office on 01706 642742.
Secondary School Applications
Is your child moving onto secondary school?
