Moorside Community Primary School

A good community school school in Calderdale. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Moorside Community Primary School.

Halifax, HX28AP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
31.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 37.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
2 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Keighley Road
Ovenden
Halifax, HX28AP
Phone
1422365236
Website
moorside-primary.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134659
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8AP
Website
http://www.moorside-primary.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
222
Free School Meals
55.2% (123 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.8% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
37.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 101.0
2023 100.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
222 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Pupils are at the heart of everything we do All children are unique Safe, caring and creative environment A rich and varied curriculum Love of learning Commitment to working with parents and the wider community

Head Teacher's Message

Hello and a very warm welcome to Moorside Community Primary School. We invite you to browse through our website which contains lots of information about our wonderful school. Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. I hope you will find all the information you need and we would be delighted if you and your family choose to join our school community. If you require any more information or would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Facilities

Brand new building (accessible, modern, calm and spacious learning environment) 8 classrooms 1 hall that can be converted into 2 smaller halls Library Sensory room Family learning room Outdoor learning and recreation space with Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) Early Years playground (newly enhanced) Grass area Marked playground

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast provision from 07:45am.

Admissions Criteria

One-form entry school with a nursery offering both full and part-time places. KS1–KS2 intake of about 30 pupils per year. Nursery provides 26 Monday–Wednesday lunchtimes and 26 Wednesday lunchtimes to Friday; 30-hour places are also available.

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