The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Paradise Lane, Moss Side Primary School, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 7ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeyland St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 467m away
Aurora Brooklands School
Independent · 856m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Academy@Worden
Secondary · 1.1km away
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Northbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moss Side Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moss Side Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moss Side Primary School?
Moss Side Primary School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moss Side Primary School take?
Moss Side Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moss Side Primary School?
Moss Side Primary School is in Leyland, PR26 7ST, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moss Side Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moss Side Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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