The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 337
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Miss Alison Kelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Temple Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTemplemoor Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 402m away
Worthington Primary School
Primary · 629m away
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 644m away
Lime Tree Primary Academy
Primary · 837m away
Sale Grammar School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Sale High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moorlands Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Moorlands Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorlands Junior School?
Moorlands Junior School currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorlands Junior School take?
Moorlands Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorlands Junior School?
Moorlands Junior School is in Sale, M33 2LP, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorlands Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Moorlands Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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