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Moorside Primary School
Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 5AW, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.7 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
427
Capacity
503
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 93% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at just 6%. While the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 14% of schools, parents might appreciate the strong foundation in core subjects offered here.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 39% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi15.7%
White Other14.3%
Asian Pakistani12.6%
Black African11.5%
White British10.5%
Other8.4%
Mixed Other8.0%
Gypsy/Roma5.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.97686, -1.63565 · NE4 5AW
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108492
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moorside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Moorside Primary School a good school?
Moorside Primary School scores 13.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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