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Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
255
Capacity
196
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
130%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 95%, this primary academy demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 59% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 65% nationally, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation with positive feedback from parents.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 |
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other7.5%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.53972, -2.75173 · WN8 9EA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN139495
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.moorside-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorside Community Primary Academy School rated by Ofsted?
Moorside Community Primary Academy School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is Moorside Community Primary Academy School a good school?
Moorside Community Primary Academy School scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Moorside Community Primary Academy School?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moorside Community Primary Academy School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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