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Moorside Primary School
Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7DA, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.1 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
409
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 67% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in stretching the more able learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a reasonable level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 18 June 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
Black African5.1%
Mixed Other4.9%
Asian Chinese3.4%
White Other2.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.48287, -2.14149 · M43 7DA
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN142499
School typeAcademy converter
Websitemoorside-primary.net
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 June 2024.
Is Moorside Primary School a good school?
Moorside Primary School scores 36.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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