Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Ripon, HG4 1SU · North Yorkshire · primary school
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142nd of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 — 3.6/10 against 2,841 of them, against 3.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorside Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Moorside Buddies Club, participate in sport and competitions, and attend the Marrick Residential Trip. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 are included in the sport and competitions programme? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Moorside Primary School & Nursery is described as lying “at the very heart of its community,” where pupils “enjoy attending school” and establish positive relationships with staff. The report highlights a “warm and welcoming” early years provision and an “ambitious curriculum” that meets national expectations, with leaders demonstrating a clear shared ambition for improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils describe teachers as “caring” and “kind,” benefiting from high expectations for behaviour and learning.
- The school “prioritises reading,” with pupils talking “enthusiastically” about books and enjoying visits to the library.
- Staff are “well trained” with a good understanding of subjects, ensuring lessons are matched to pupils’ abilities.
- The early years environment is “bright and inviting,” with children settled quickly into phonics and mathematics.
- Leaders work effectively with external experts and ensure staff complete training, fostering a culture of collaboration.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not defined precisely the important knowledge pupils should learn, leading to struggles with retention.
- In key stage 1, some reading books are not closely matched to the phonic sounds pupils already know, hindering practice.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
—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
- 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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