Watergrove Trust
Watergrove Trust is an academy trust running 9 schools (6 primary and 3 secondary) in Rochdale.
3 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 21 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 7 need attention or urgent improvement.
Across its primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 08368756, incorporated in 2013.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in Watergrove Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falinge Park High School | Secondary | Rochdale | - | - |
| Kentmere Primary Academy | Primary | Rochdale | - | KS2 78% |
| Matthew Moss High School | Secondary | Rochdale | - | A8 39.4 |
| Moorhouse Academy | Primary | Rochdale | Good (2023) | KS2 60% |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School | Primary | Rochdale | Report card: 0/7 strong, 7 need attention | KS2 66% |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Rochdale | Report card: 0/7 strong | KS2 83% |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | Rochdale | Report card: 0/7 strong | KS2 74% |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Primary | Rochdale | - | - |
| Wardle Academy | Secondary | Rochdale | - | A8 44.1 |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.