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Moorside Primary School
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Moorside Primary School
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- Lancaster LA1 4HT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils have regular opportunities to practise their important reading and writing skills across a range of subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are enthusiastic and motivated to learn because the curriculum is interesting and exciting.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure all subject leaders enact clear plans to improve teaching and outcomes in their areas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers鈥� strong subject knowledge in mathematics enables them to plan work that meets pupils鈥� needs. Consequently, pupils learn well and make good progress in this subject.
Support for Falling Behind: New systems are beginning to enable teachers to identify earlier which pupils need extra support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are enthusiastic, motivated to learn and the school's positive relationships ensure good pupil progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make progress similar to other pupils, as leaders make effective provision for their needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and know concerns will be dealt with quickly by teachers. There is no racism, discriminatory language or derogatory use of words.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes resilience, self-esteem and enthusiasm for learning; pupils understand and act on their responsibilities to the environment.
Parent Feedback: The overwhelming majority of parents agree strongly with the school鈥檚 provision for pupils鈥� personal development, behaviour and welfare.
Parental Involvement: Parents speak highly of the early years provision; they feel well-informed about their children's progress.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in a wide range of physical activities including after-school clubs focused on fitness and well-being.
Outdoor Facilities: Children have access to grass and natural areas, enjoying digging in the soil using the gardening equipment available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and staff, including new hires, feel supported by leaders to develop new ideas and experiment with different ways of teaching.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� strong subject knowledge and effective questioning encourage pupils to think deeply and develop their knowledge and skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: English and mathematics subject leaders use their expertise to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders do not yet have a precise overview of standards in their areas.
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About Us
Moorside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 606 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our kids are excellent representatives for our school and role models. Our pastoral care is exceptional, and the curriculum and assemblies incorporate values, learning behaviours, and citizenship. House Captains serve as positive role models, and Buddies guide younger children by organising playtime. The passion and commitment to their studies, as well as how they care for and support one another in every aspect of school life, are all manifestations of the staff and students' immense pride in being a part of the Moorside family. A vibrant School Council collaborates with the faculty to make sure that the opinions and suggestions of our students are incorporated into whole-school projects, and ambassadors from our school attend the local Pupil Parliament on our behalf. You can view a copy of the school's vision statement by clicking the link below.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.1 | 25.8 | 34.3 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% 3 | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% 7 | 9.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 5 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% 20 | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 7 | 9.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 7.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moorside Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
