Moorside Primary School
Swinton, M27 0LN · Salford · primary school
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67th of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 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 — 1.6/10 against 2,441 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft Club, Book Club, Christmas Crafts, and Choir. Sports include Boys Football, Rugby, Girls Football, Multi-Sports, Cross Country, and Netball. Trips have included London, Anglesey, the Lake District, Lancaster Castle, Chester Zoo, Tatton Park, Blackpool, and Formby. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 609 pupils against a stated capacity of 690. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Moorside Primary School
Overview
Moorside Primary School is undergoing a "rapid journey of improvement" following a challenging period, with leaders having "overhauled" the curriculum and early years provision. While historical attainment and attendance were below national averages, the report notes these issues are being "reversed quickly and convincingly," with pupils now making greater gains and behaving well.
Strengths
- The "new and refreshed curriculums" provide a "clear progression route," enabling pupils to build new learning on a "secure foundation."
- Early years provision has been successfully overhauled, ensuring children are "well prepared to meet the demands of the key stage 1 curriculum."
- Inclusion strategies are effective, with barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities being "known, understood and acted upon."
- Personal development is "carefully tailored," helping pupils understand diversity, stay safe online, and develop resilience through leadership roles and trips.
- Behaviour has "turned a corner," with the vast majority of pupils showing "self-control and respect for others."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure positive changes to the English curriculum are "mirrored fully in the mathematics curriculum" to help pupils gain confidence in shape, space and measures.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers are "fully confident in adapting their teaching to meet pupils’ different needs within their classrooms."
- Leaders should maintain focus on attendance to ensure absence rates "continue to reduce over time."
- The interim executive board should work with leaders to "rebuild the trust and confidence of parents and carers."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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