Moorside High School
Manchester, M27 0AP · Salford · secondary school
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14th of 15 secondary schools in Salford we can score, 16 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.9/10 against 826 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.2 · 33 | 30% | 0.99 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.59 · 12 | 25% | 0.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.1 · 20 | 10% | 0.20 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorside High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.59 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a Blackpool Rewards Trip and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,129 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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
Since Progress 8 is below 0, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in their subjects? How does the after-school club operate for students who need care after the school day ends?
What Ofsted said about Moorside High School
Overview
Moorside High School is described as a place where pupils are "proud of this school" and belong to a "safe and supportive school community." The report states that leaders have created a "well designed" curriculum and that teaching generally helps pupils "build on their knowledge." Overall, the school is fulfilling the "expected standard" of education, with leaders demonstrating a clear vision and effective governance.
Strengths
- Pupils’ attainment in national examinations is "improving," with GCSE results now "close to the national average overall."
- Leaders have established "clear rules and routines for behaviour," resulting in lessons that are "calm and rarely disrupted."
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them "access their learning and achieve."
- The school offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including educational trips and community involvement, which "broadens their view of the world."
- Leaders take staff workload seriously, providing resources and support that staff "value" and which contribute to a stable team.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain and accelerate improvements in pupils' attendance" so that more pupils benefit from education.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is "taught consistently well," particularly by ensuring teachers "check pupils' understanding effectively" to address knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having "established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.8 |
| 2024/25 | 41.8 |
| 2025/26 | 40.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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