How many pupils does Moorside High School have?

Moorside High School has 765 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Moorside High School's Ofsted rating?

Moorside High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024).

How does Moorside High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Moorside High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.

Is Moorside High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Moorside High School is part of POTTERIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Moorside High School?

Moorside High School is located at Cellarhead Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0HP.

Moorside High School

Cellarhead Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0HP

Good

Inspected 21 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

43.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

765

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Moorside High School

Moorside High School is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 765 pupils on roll. It is part of POTTERIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 765 / 781 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 February 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

22.1%

Free school meals

1.8%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

15.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.5

Attainment 8

146 pupils

41.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

58.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

15.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

44.7

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

14.64

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£48,272

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,139 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.

£7,501

Spend per pupil

£7,909

Income per pupil

53%

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: Cellarhead Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0HP
Phone: 01782551200
Headteacher: Darryn Robinson
Website: http://www.moorside.staffs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

POTTERIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Moorside High School?: Moorside High School is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Moorside High School have?: Moorside High School has 765 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Moorside High School's Ofsted rating?: Moorside High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024).
How does Moorside High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Moorside High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.
Is Moorside High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Moorside High School is part of POTTERIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is Moorside High School?: Moorside High School is located at Cellarhead Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0HP.

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