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Moorside Primary School
Holdsworth Street, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 0LN, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.3 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
651
Capacity
690
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 47% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 86% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 84.3 indicates it outperforms 84% of other schools, suggesting a strong overall environment for learning. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 23 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.6%
Mixed Other8.8%
White Other4.5%
Other2.8%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.50725, -2.34984 · M27 0LN
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN105910
School typeCommunity school
Websitemoorsideprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moorside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2016.
Is Moorside Primary School a good school?
Moorside Primary School scores 84.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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