Altus Education Partnership Multi Academy Trust, Rochdale

Welcome to the Altus Education Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Our central purpose is to help all our students across all our schools and colleges to realise their academic potential. We believe every young person can succeed, and we devote ourselves to improving student achievement through high-quality teaching and student support.

Our Purpose

Through a culture of mutual respect, positive behaviour and high standards, we aim to inspire and engage all pupils and students, regardless of prior attainment or social background. Through a thriving family of Altus Education Partnership schools and colleges, we are committed to not only building student aspirations and futures, but also to regenerating communities across Rochdale.

Our Story

Altus Education Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust established in April 2017 by the governing body of Rochdale Sixth Form College, an outstanding A level provider established in 2010. Rochdale Sixth Form College was awarded outstanding status by Ofsted in 2013, and again in 2022, and has developed a national reputation for excellence, having been used in Ofsted case studies for sharing best practice. We're proud to have Rochdale Sixth Form College as the founding member of our Multi Academy Trust.

The development of Altus Education Partnership stemmed from a commitment to raising aspirations and improving the life chances of young people throughout the borough of Rochdale. In 2019, the Trust was successful in its application to open a new free school, Edgar Wood Academy, which serves the local community in Middleton and Heywood.

In 2022, Kingsway Park High School, rated by Ofsted as 'Good', joined Altus Education Partnership. Kingsway Park offers outstanding facilities for learning and is an organisation that brings significant benefit to the wider community.

2023 brought the first primary school, Bamford Academy, to Altus Education Partnership. Bamford Academy were rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, and it was noted that students flourish by being part of a positive, happy, caring and safe community.

Our most recent member is Caldershaw Primary School, an Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated school, which officially joined Altus Education Partnership on 1st July 2025. We're looking forward to working in collaboration with Caldershaw alongside our other academies to improve the life chances of young people across the borough of Rochdale.

Leadership

We are committed to supporting all children in our academies to lead happy and fulfilling lives and make positive differences to their communities and society.

Richard Ronksley, Chief Executive Officer, Altus Education Partnership

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Altus Education Partnership

CEO: Richard Ronksley

Registered Address: Suite F4, No.2 The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AE  View Map

Telephone: 01706 769999

Email: info@altusep.com

Website: www.altusep.com

Altus Education Partnership is a company registered in England and Wales. Company No.: 10578239