The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 409
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 36.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sam Ismail (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 344m away
St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 459m away
Aldwyn Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Greenside Primary School
Primary · 810m away
Fairfield Road Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Droylsden Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Manchester Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Laurus Ryecroft
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moorside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorside Primary School?
Moorside Primary School currently has 409 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorside Primary School?
Moorside Primary School is in Manchester, M43 7DA, in the Tameside 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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