The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 52.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Head
- Mrs Heidi Higgs
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 8AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDean Field Community Primary School
Primary · 683m away
St Malachy's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 697m away
Trinity Academy Halifax
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Whitley AP Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
The North Halifax Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Norset House
Independent · 1.4km away
Abbey Park Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Lee Mount Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moorside Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorside Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorside Community Primary School?
Moorside Community Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorside Community Primary School take?
Moorside Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorside Community Primary School?
Moorside Community Primary School is in Halifax, HX2 8AP, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorside Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moorside Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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