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Moss Side Primary School
Paradise Lane, Moss Side Primary School, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7ST, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.5 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
246
Capacity
259
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 97%, this primary school is a well-regarded option for families. It boasts a KS2 expected attainment rate in reading, writing, and maths of 78%, placing it in the top 17% of schools nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential areas for growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
97%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.69422, -2.72955 · PR26 7ST
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119336
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.mossside.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Moss Side Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moss Side Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is Moss Side Primary School a good school?
Moss Side Primary School scores 84.5/100 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.
What do parents say about Moss Side Primary School?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moss Side Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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