Moorlands Junior School, Sale
Moorlands Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Sale. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 16 schools in Sale with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Capacity
- 95% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Moorlands Junior School in detail
Moorlands Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "Support and Care Respect and Value Be Inspired to Learn, Make the Most of The Governors and staff of Moorlands Junior School working alongside parents aim to:"
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to be the head teacher of this warm, inclusive and friendly family. Moorlands is a community school for pupils aged 7-11."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Moorlands Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 82% in Trafford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (84% in reading, 86% in maths).
Getting a place at Moorlands Junior School
Across Trafford, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 100% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Trafford lodged 61 appeals against primary school offers; 44 reached a hearing and 2 succeeded (4.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Moorlands Junior School are Templemoor Infant and Nursery School (0.1 miles, Good); Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 80% maths); Worthington Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths); and St Anne's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 66% maths).
Moorlands Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Templemoor Infant and Nursery SchoolHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolWorthington Primary SchoolSt Anne's CofE Primary School
Who goes there
11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 28.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (58%), Asian (12%) and Chinese (9%).
Moorlands Junior School has a resourced provision (20 places, 20 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (20 places, 20 pupils on roll) for speech, language and communication needs, autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Sale Water Park (Manchester Metrolink), about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Temple Road (at), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Moorlands Junior School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Moorlands Junior School issued 3 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Moorlands Junior School are Sale Grammar School (0.7 miles), Sale High School (0.7 miles) and Stretford Grammar School (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Moorlands Junior School excels at creating a warm, supportive environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. The school's strong reading program and excellent support for pupils with additional needs ensure all children can access learning. With a broad curriculum, enriching trips, and clubs ranging from fencing to choir, your child will have plenty of opportunities to develop their interests and talents.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading program with pupils reading fluently across a range of books, including novels and poetry
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through a tailored curriculum and skilled staff who help them access mainstream classes
- Positive pupil behavior and clear routines that allow pupils to focus on learning
- Wide range of enrichment activities including trips and clubs that develop pupils' talents and interests
- Effective systems to identify and quickly address bullying when it occurs
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' writing attainment by end of Year 6 did not match national standards, though leaders have made improvements to the writing curriculum
- In some curriculum areas, teachers lack subject knowledge to help pupils deepen their understanding of key concepts
- Learning activities in these specific areas do not sufficiently support pupils to secure their understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff receive regular training, follow clear reporting procedures, and leaders respond to concerns promptly while working well with external professionals to support families.
Extracurricular Activities
Fencing, choir, netball, museum visits, theatre visits, historical site visits
Moorlands Junior School continues to be a good school where leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well academically and become well-rounded individuals. Pupils benefit from positive relationships with staff and each other, creating a happy and safe learning environment.
At a Glance
11.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision and SEN unit: Speech and language, Autism, MLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
25.3
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Moorlands Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Moorlands Junior School.
- School of Play @ Templemoor190m away · Not yet graded
- Alphabets Childrens Club440m away · Not yet graded
- Brooklands/PSP990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Moorlands Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Moorlands Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Moorlands Junior School is in Trafford; for families living there:
Apply to Trafford for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
343 pupils
360 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sale
Across Trafford council
Places available
2,990
Applications
2,238
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
99.6%
All primary applications across Trafford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
19.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Moorlands Junior School has a resourced provision (20 places, 20 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (20 places, 20 pupils on roll) for speech, language and communication needs, autism and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
329
Total Pupils
173
Boys
156
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,807
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,012
Per pupil
£1757k
Total funding
£50k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
372
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Moorlands Junior School
Questions parents ask about Moorlands Junior School
What are SATs results like at Moorlands Junior School?
Of the pupils at Moorlands Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Moorlands Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Moorlands Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Moorlands Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Moorlands Junior School is oversubscribed, Trafford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Moorlands Junior School?
Moorlands Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Moorlands Junior School?
Classes at Moorlands Junior School average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Moorlands Junior School?
Moorlands Junior School has around 329 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Moorlands Junior School have specialist SEN provision?
Moorlands Junior School has a resourced provision (20 places, 20 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (20 places, 20 pupils on roll) for speech, language and communication needs, autism and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Moorlands Junior School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Moorlands Junior School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Moorlands Junior School?
Apply through Trafford's coordinated admissions process, naming Moorlands Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Moorlands Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Moorlands Junior School: School of Play @ Templemoor (190m away, registered, not yet graded), Alphabets Childrens Club (440m away, registered, not yet graded) and Brooklands/PSP (990m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Moorlands Junior School's term dates?
Moorlands Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Trafford. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 26 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Moorlands Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Trafford is 11 (the median across 103 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moorlands Junior School?
Moorlands Junior School is at Temple Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2LP.
Sources: Trafford term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)