The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 427
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 67.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Head
- Ms Linda Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 5AW
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Moorside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorside Primary School?
Moorside Primary School currently has 427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorside Primary School take?
Moorside Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorside Primary School?
Moorside Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 5AW, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moorside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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