Moorlands Junior School

A good community school school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Moorlands Junior School.

Sale, M332LP Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 March 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Temple Road
Sale, M332LP
Phone
1619625452
Website
moorlandsjuniorschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106308
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Temple Road, Sale, M33 2LP
Website
www.moorlandsjuniorschool.com
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
370 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
311
Free School Meals
8.0% (25 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.8% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.4 (12.1 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 108.0
2023 111.0 112.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
62
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
311 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Support and Care Respect and Value Be Inspired to Learn Make the Most of Every Opportunity Achieve and Grow

Religious Education is taught through the JIGSAW RE programme and is rooted in the Trafford LA Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education and SACRE guidelines; RE includes visits to places of worship and handling of artefacts.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher expresses pride in Moorlands’ inclusive, vibrant community, emphasizes high-quality education and a broad curriculum, highlights the extensive range of clubs and activities, and invites parental involvement through open mornings and partnerships.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

MUGA (Multi-Use Games Arena) library bus treehouse activity space outdoor learning area on-site school pool on-site school kitchen

Curriculum Highlights

The school follows the National Curriculum for England, including English, mathematics, art, music, PE, computing, history, geography, science, design and technology (DT), modern foreign languages (MFL) and PSHE. Religious Education is taught through the JIGSAW RE programme and aligned to the Trafford LA Agreed Syllabus and SACRE guidelines. Weekly Achieve and Enrichment (A&E) afternoons in mixed-age groups. A curriculum enhanced by visits from places of worship and other resources to support learning. Digital literacy and critical thinking skills are emphasised to prepare pupils for an increasingly digital world. There are wide opportunities for visits and extracurricular activities in music, sport and the arts.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Moorlands Munchkidz BASC (Breakfast and After School Club) is available. The school provides a full registration pack (BASC Pupil Registration Form, Fees 2024-2025, Introduction to New Parents, Frequently Asked Questions, Privacy Policy 2024). Booking can be ad-hoc or regular for the whole term. An invoice is issued via email and the balance must be settled by the end of each half term.

SEND Provision

The Wellbeing Team runs a programme including Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) support, with referrals usually via the class teacher. External providers include Place2Be and a children's psychological therapist. ELSA aims to remove barriers to learning and develop coping strategies, with a focus on emotional regulation and growth mindset.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to the main Moorlands Junior School are managed by Trafford Admissions team.

Financial Information

School meals currently cost £2.60 per day.

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