Major refurbishments at Moorhouse Academy to enhance learning

Moorhouse Academy has undergone significant renovations over the summer holidays, transforming key areas of the school to create an improved and more dynamic learning environment for its students.

As part of a wider effort by the Watergrove Trust to continuously enhance its schools, the refurbishment project aimed to provide modern and welcoming spaces for both teaching and learning.

The early years provision at Moorhouse Academy has seen a complete overhaul, with the nursery and reception areas redesigned to prioritise light, space, and child development.

External consultants crafted the layout to support the growth, play, and learning needs of the youngest children at the school. The result is a bright, airy space that fosters creativity and exploration.

In Key Stage Two, two classrooms have been transformed into a special educational needs (SEN) hub for students from Springside School.

 

 

The new hub creates a safe, calm, and nurturing environment. Cloud-shaped acoustic ceiling panels have been installed to minimise noise, contributing to the peaceful atmosphere essential for students’ wellbeing.

A former classroom has also been converted into a vibrant library, decorated with colourful vinyls featuring popular storybook characters and titles.

This shared reading space will serve students from both Moorhouse and Springside schools, providing an inviting area where children can immerse themselves in books and develop a lifelong love for reading. The new library space is already proving to be a hit with students, offering a calm and engaging environment for learning and growth.

The renovations have made an immediate and positive impact on both students and staff, according to headteacher Kelly Milnes, who spoke about the renewed sense of pride and excitement that has permeated the school since the start of the new term. “We are so excited to see the children grow and thrive in their lovely new surroundings,” Milnes said.

 

 

The project was made possible through the collaboration of a range of contractors and professionals who worked to complete the works within a tight timeframe.

Watergrove Trust extended its gratitude to all involved, with special thanks to H Bells & Sons (Rochdale) Ltd, Define Architects, Cowburn Watson-Box, Hive Manchester Ltd, GTM Electrical Services Ltd, and Norman Ashworth Ltd, whose efforts helped to bring this vision to life.