Moss Side Primary School
Leyland, PR26 7ST · Lancashire · primary school
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108th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,330 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moss Side Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join coding, DT, and guitar clubs, or play netball, football, badminton, and dance. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 259. 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 aiming for the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the DT club? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Moss Side Primary School
Overview
Moss Side Primary School is described as an “inclusive, happy school” where pupils “behave well” and “make a positive contribution.” The report highlights a “rich and engaging curriculum” and “exceptional” personal development, noting that staff are “ambitious for all pupils” and work tirelessly to remove barriers to learning.
Strengths
- The school’s provision for personal development is “exceptional,” offering extensive experiences such as trips, visitors, and opportunities to broaden pupils’ “understanding of diversity.”
- Staff have “secure knowledge” of their subjects and provide “clear explanations and modelling,” ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs, “achieve well.”
- Reading provision is strong, with “skilled” staff delivering an effective phonics programme and dedicated daily reading time helping pupils gain “confidence and fluency.”
- Pupils enjoy an “extensive range of extra-curricular activities,” with “impressively high” attendance and a culture where they “proudly take on responsibilities.”
- There is a “positive and supportive culture” among staff, who appreciate consideration given to their “well-being” and “professional development opportunities.”
Areas to improve
- The school must further develop the “consistency and precision” of its checks on pupils’ learning in subjects other than English and mathematics to better identify and address gaps in knowledge.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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