Moorside Primary School, Swinton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Moorside has created a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. The school excels at identifying individual pupil needs and providing tailored support, particularly for those with special educational needs or disadvantages. Teachers have high expectations, and pupils are making good progress across a refreshed curriculum while developing strong relationships with caring staff.
Key Strengths
- Early reading is taught effectively with clear progression in phonics and English
- Inclusive approach ensures pupils with special educational needs and disabilities progress well from their starting points
- Strong personal development programme preparing pupils for life in modern Britain
- Behaviour has improved significantly with fewer incidents and suspensions
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils create a safe, welcoming environment
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attendance rates remain below national average with persistent absenteeism
- Achievement in Year 6 exams still below national average in reading, writing and mathematics, though improving
- Confidence with shape, space and measures in mathematics needs development
- Teaching adaptations for individual pupils stronger in some classes than others
- Governance still in early stages with new interim executive board establishing track record
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and acted upon, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Zoo trips, residential experiences for older pupils, outdoor learning and play, extra-curricular clubs, school council, young leadership roles
Moorside Primary School has undergone significant improvement after a challenging period, with leaders taking decisive action to refresh the curriculum and support all pupils. The school is now seeing positive results across most areas, though attendance remains below national average and achievement levels are still catching up.
At a Glance
28.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70%. Maths has remained stable at around 64%. Writing has declined from 73% to 63%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
24
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
609 pupils
690 capacity
81 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Swinton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swinton
Admissions Demand - Salford
Places available
3,290
Applications
2,825
Got 1st preference
89.3%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Salford (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.90772%
Overall absence
16.85606%
Persistent absence
528
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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