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Moorside Community Primary School
Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8AP, Calderdale
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.3 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
229
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as none of the pupils reached the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
White Other2.2%
Black African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.74503, -1.88394 · HX2 8AP
School details
Local authorityCalderdale
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN134659
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.moorside-primary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorside Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moorside Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Moorside Community Primary School a good school?
Moorside Community Primary School scores 21.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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