Moorside Community Primary School
Halifax, HX2 8AP · Calderdale · primary school
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58th of 76 primary schools in Calderdale we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.0/10 against 387 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorside Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Moorside Community Primary School
Overview
Moorside Community Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "proud to attend" and feel safe within a "caring and welcoming ethos." The inspection highlights a culture of respect, positive relationships, and high expectations, with staff and leaders working effectively to support pupils’ academic and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum demonstrates "ambition for all," including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with a strong focus on the local context.
- Pastoral support is a significant strength, with staff knowing pupils well and using effective strategies like "Zones of Regulation Stations" to support mental health and behaviour.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders showing "consideration of workload and well-being," ensuring staff feel "listened to and valued."
- Early years provision fosters strong parental engagement through home visits and family learning events, helping children acquire a "wide range of vocabulary."
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear systems for recording concerns and close collaboration with external agencies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff supporting the lowest-attaining pupils in reading have the "necessary skills and experience" to help them catch up swiftly.
- Teachers need to check more carefully what pupils know and remember in mathematics to "close any gaps in pupils’ learning" and support mathematical reasoning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders prioritise safety, staff are well trained, and governors maintain good oversight.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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