Moorside Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Moorside Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of West End Schools Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 84th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 12,729th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Moorside Primary School in detail
Moorside Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Moorside is a larger than average-sized primary school in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne. We are a two form entry school with up to thirty children per class from Reception to Year 6."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Moorside Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Moorside Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Moorside Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Moorside Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Moorside Primary School are Westgate Hill Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 68% reading, 67% maths); St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 72% reading, 83% maths); Hawthorn Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 83% maths); and Wingrove Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 69% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Moorside Primary School.
Westgate Hill Primary AcademySt Paul's CofE Primary SchoolHawthorn Primary SchoolWingrove Primary School
The trust
Moorside Primary School is one of 8 schools run by West End Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
68.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 73.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (29%), Black (13%) and other ethnic groups (13%).
Staffing
Moorside Primary School had 28 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is St James (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 950 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stanhope Street-Beaconsfield Street (e-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Moorside Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1076 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Newcastle upon Tyne (318), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Moorside Primary School issued 46 suspensions, 10.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Moorside Primary School are Sacred Heart Catholic High School (1 mile) and North East Futures UTC (1.1 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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Moorside Primary is a warm, welcoming school where your child will feel safe and supported. The school has experienced SEND staff who quickly identify and help pupils who need extra support, and pupils consistently show excellent behaviour and respect for each other. Teachers use proven reading methods to help children catch up if they start behind, with most pupils achieving well by the end of primary school.
Key Strengths
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, including access to specialist resources and sensory rooms
- Strong phonics teaching in key stages 1 and 2, with tutoring to help pupils catch up
- Excellent behaviour and positive learning attitudes across the school
- Inclusive school culture where pupils respect different religions and cultures
- Timely and extensive support for new families and those with attendance challenges
Areas for Improvement
- Early years curriculum is not well sequenced - children lack planned opportunities to practise and remember new skills
- Science and geography curriculum lacks precise identification of learning sequence and subject vocabulary
- British values are not taught explicitly enough to ensure all pupils fully understand them
- New middle leaders need further support and training to develop their skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders prioritising pupils' safety, wellbeing and mental health needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits in the local area, concerts, sports events
Moorside Primary School is a good school with a strong sense of community that welcomes families warmly and ensures pupils feel safe and included. The school has improved from its previous 'requires improvement' rating, though early years provision still needs development.
At a Glance
68.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 71% to 57% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
23.9
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Moorside Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Moorside Primary School.
- GEMS Nursery and Out of School Club670m away · Not yet graded
- Step2Success Newcastle920m away · Not yet graded
- Sport North East (Newcastle University)930m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Moorside Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Moorside Primary School is in Newcastle upon Tyne; for families living there:
Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 63
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 9 serious and 52 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 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
Your chances of a place at Moorside Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
388 pupils
420 places
32 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
3,365
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
16.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
395
Total Pupils
212
Boys
183
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
14.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,263
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,412
Per pupil
£2973k
Total funding
£358k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.5%
Overall absence
38.5%
Persistent absence
358
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
Moorside Primary School
Questions parents ask about Moorside Primary School
What are SATs results like at Moorside Primary School?
Of the pupils at Moorside Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Moorside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2021 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Moorside Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Moorside Primary School is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Moorside Primary School?
Moorside Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Moorside Primary School?
Classes at Moorside Primary School average 24.1 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 Moorside Primary School?
Moorside Primary School has around 395 pupils on roll. 69% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Moorside Primary School?
10.5% of sessions were missed at Moorside Primary School in 2024/25. 38.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Moorside Primary School?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming Moorside Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Moorside Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Moorside Primary School: GEMS Nursery and Out of School Club (670m away, registered, not yet graded), Step2Success Newcastle (920m away, registered, not yet graded) and Sport North East (Newcastle University) (930m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Moorside Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 9 serious and 52 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moorside Primary School?
Moorside Primary School is at Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 5AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)