How many pupils does Moorside Community Primary Academy School have?

Moorside Community Primary Academy School has 255 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Moorside Community Primary Academy School's Ofsted rating?

Moorside Community Primary Academy School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 March 2020).

How does Moorside Community Primary Academy School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

59% of pupils at Moorside Community Primary Academy School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Moorside Community Primary Academy School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Moorside Community Primary Academy School is part of MOORSIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY ACADEMY SCHOOL.

Where is Moorside Community Primary Academy School?

Moorside Community Primary Academy School is located at Back Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA.

Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Back Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA

Good

Inspected 3 March 2020

Good

Ofsted

59%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

255

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Moorside Community Primary Academy School is an academy converter in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 255 pupils on roll. It is part of MOORSIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY ACADEMY SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 March 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 255 / 196 (130%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 March 2020

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51.2%

Free school meals

10.2%

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

8.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

59%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

17.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

23.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

15.49

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£44,690

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↓ −£570 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,392

Spend per pupil

£7,467

Income per pupil

37%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Back Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA
Phone: 01695722931
Headteacher: RICHARD DAVIS
Website: www.moorside-academy.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Moorside Community Primary Academy School?: Moorside Community Primary Academy School is an academy converter in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Moorside Community Primary Academy School have?: Moorside Community Primary Academy School has 255 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Moorside Community Primary Academy School's Ofsted rating?: Moorside Community Primary Academy School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 March 2020).
How does Moorside Community Primary Academy School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 59% of pupils at Moorside Community Primary Academy School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Moorside Community Primary Academy School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Moorside Community Primary Academy School is part of MOORSIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY ACADEMY SCHOOL.
Where is Moorside Community Primary Academy School?: Moorside Community Primary Academy School is located at Back Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9EA.

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