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Moorside High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Moorside High School
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Moorside High School
- Secondary
- Cheddleton ST9 0HP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is ambitious including for SEND pupils, positive impact from recent changes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Majority behave well, courteous and respectful, 鈥楳oorside manners鈥� improve behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are passionate and enjoy career development opportunities with trust schools.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers skillfully identify and address misconceptions, though not fully consistent.
Strengths and Challenges: Strengths in managing workload and well-being; some inconsistency in checking understanding noted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have ways to feed back views through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Some parents feel communication on changes could be improved.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents say the school has improved; however, some do not fully support recent changes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with well-being concerns promptly and appropriately address bullying reports.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Considerable changes made since last inspection positively impacting the whole school community.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Appropriate action taken on bullying, pupils confident to report incidents swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils taught effective online safety and respect through 'challenge days'.
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers many extra-curricular clubs, trips, and visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: New house system provides leadership opportunities and competitions.
Career Counselling Services: Extensive careers guidance including assemblies with higher education providers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 10 pupils knowledgeable about post-16 options, including T-levels.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Clear approach to identifying and supporting SEND pupils to achieve alongside peers.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of GCSE and vocational options available starting in Year 9.
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About Us
Moorside High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 756 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 72% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moorside High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1