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Moorside Primary School
Bowerham Road, Newlands, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.4 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
592
Capacity
630
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 70% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears solid, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 57% of schools in the area. However, only 7% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.2%
Other6.1%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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54.03243, -2.78452 · LA1 4HT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119273
School typeCommunity 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 18 April 2018.
Is Moorside Primary School a good school?
Moorside Primary School scores 57.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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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