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Moorside Primary School
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Moorside Primary School
- Primary
- Tameside M43 7DA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff deliver the well-ordered phonics programme well, selecting books matched to learned sounds.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has reviewed and improved its curriculum to ensure it is suitably ambitious.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some older pupils have gaps in their knowledge due to weaknesses in the previous curriculum.
Support for Falling Behind: The school works closely with pupils and their families to support attendance issues so that absence rates reduce.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, showing respect for differences between people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2023, the proportion of Year 6 pupils who met expected standards in mathematics was significantly below the national average.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school ensures that the additional needs of pupils with SEND are identified quickly and accurately.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know they can talk to staff if they have any worries, helping them feel cared for and valued.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The programme to enhance pupils鈥� personal development supports them well to become respectful and caring young people.
Parental Involvement: The school works closely with pupils and their families to support attendance issues.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers' feedback is considered through responses to Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in activities such as 鈥�105 Moorside Memories,鈥� including experiences like watching chicks hatch and taking tram journeys.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly positive about the support that they receive and appreciate mindfulness toward workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers use subject knowledge to design effective lessons, though some gaps in learning continue to linger.
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About Us
Moorside Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 430 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 47% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | - | 8.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | - | 86 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 97 |
| 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 | 102 | 102 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 102 | 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 | 47% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 4.22% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below 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 | 103 1 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 98 | 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 | 52% 8 | 61.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 8 | 7.39% | 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 | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below 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 | 102 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 98 | 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 | 60% 27 | 61.27% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.48% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | Below 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 | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 93 | 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 | 33% | 57.98% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7% | 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 | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.0 | Below Average |
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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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Moorside Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
