Former headteacher, Jonathan Harrison has confirmed the news to the Post.
He said: “Yes, that’s gone too. We won the National Championship nine times - no other school can say that. We were just a small school in Clitheroe.”
The academy were National Champions in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2023 and 2024. They were also Lancashire Champions in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021.
The academy director was former Blackburn Rovers star Matt Derbyshire, and in the past, a series of guest coaches attended, including Manchester City legend, Yaya Touré.
Check out some of the famous players the academy helped nuture on the pages below.
5. Harry Leonard
Midfielder Harry Leonard plays as a forward for Blackburn Rovers. As well as being part of the Moorland Academy, he has also been with Rovers since the age of nine, signing his first professional contract with the club on 8 December 2021 until 2025. | Getty Images
6. Adnan Ahmed
Adnan Ahmed (blue and white stripes) was born in Burnley and educated at Moorland. He had an 11-year career in football, including a six-year international career for Pakistan, in which he scored four goals and won 27 caps. He played for clubs including Huddersfield Town, Tranmere Rovers, Mansfield Town and Port Vale. Photo: Steve Szydlowski
7. Scott Wharton
Scott Wharton, 27, plays as a defender for Blackburn Rovers. He first signed for the club in October 2015 and made his first team debut in August 2016. His younger brother is Adam Wharton. | Mike Egerton Photo: Mike Egerton
8. Matt Derbyshire
Not a product of Moorland's Academy, but former professional Matt Derbyshire was hired as Director of the school's football academy. Derbyshire began his career with non-League side Great Harwood Town before earning himself a move to Blackburn Rovers in 2003. | James BrailsfordJames BRAILSF Photo: James Brailsford James BRAILSF