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Welcome to Kentmere Academy

Kentmere Academy and Nursery is a pre-school nursery and primary school in Rochdale. We are an Ofsted Outstanding school with above national average performance. Our reputation is excellent in the local area and beyond, with Kentmere Academy and Nursery being an increasingly popular choice. We have a history of success and provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment in which to learn. We have lots of outdoor space and facilities, a free breakfast club and a wide range of free after school enrichment clubs. We welcome you to come and visit the school and see for yourself why we are outstanding. Click here for a virtual tour.

Nicola Howard, Headteacher.

Happy School, Happy Children

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Help, challenge, coach and collaborate together

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Aim high and believe to achieve

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Personal reflection for success

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You create your own future!

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Kentmere Academy1 day ago
FAB Festival is a new youth arts festival taking place this Saturday (28th March) in Rochdale Town Centre. The event is free to attend and includes a range of cultural events and activities for children and young people. The programme includes:

Theatre performances for early years and teens
Poetry workshops for ages 13+
Teenage Market featuring 20 stalls of products created by local young people.
Gaming and creative activities at Hopwood Hall College
Exhibitions
Film screenings
Circus performances and workshops
Contemporary dance performance
Live music and ‘have a go’ music workshops
Heritage Scavenger Hunt
A carnival parade through the town centre
You can view the full programme on this digital map (https://bit.ly/4bMptqy) or visit What's on - Rochdale Creates for more information. Some activities have limited capacity and require advance booking.’
FAB Youth Arts Festival Map - Interactive Map!
`A map of the FAB Festival events and activities taking place in Rochdale on Saturday 28 March 2026. Explore the map and tap on the points for more details including directions. Use the search function to find something you're looking for.`| Check out this map
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Kentmere Academy
Kentmere Academy2 days ago
Are you looking for something fun. free and creative to do this weekend as a family?

The #FAB Festival is a new youth arts festival taking place this Saturday (28th March) in Rochdale Town Centre. The event is free to attend and includes a range of cultural events and activities for children and young people. The programme includes:

Theatre performances for early years and teens
Poetry workshops for ages 13+
Teenage Market featuring 20 stalls of products created by local young people.
Gaming and creative activities at Hopwood Hall College
Exhibitions
Film screenings
Circus performances and workshops
Contemporary dance performance
Live music and ‘have a go’ music workshops
Heritage Scavenger Hunt
A carnival parade through the town centre

Read more here https://bit.ly/4dDiOS3

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Kentmere Academy2 days ago
🌟 Join Our Team at Kentmere Academy! 🌟

We are excited to announce a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant Level 3 position, initially deployed in our Early Years Foundation Stage. If you are passionate about shaping young minds and providing a nurturing learning environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4bsdtM1

#KentmereAcademy #TeachingAssistant #EYFS #EducationJobs #JoinOurTeam #GetRochdaleWorking #WatergroveTrust
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Kentmere Academy, Kentmere Avenue, Smallbridge, Rochdale OL12 9EE
Tel: 01706 647 533
Email: office@kentmereacademy.co.uk

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