Is Moorside Community Primary Academy School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 March 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 331st of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Moorside Community Primary Academy School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Moorside Community Primary Academy School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Moorside Community Primary Academy School?

Applications for Reception places at Moorside Community Primary Academy School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EA

Local ranking331st of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

196

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 66.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 55.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 255
Boys: 139 (54%)
Girls: 117 (46%)
Capacity: 196 (131% full)
SEND: 12.2%
FSM Eligible: 54.2%
EAL: 8.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 8.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,392/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.5%
White Other: 7.5%
Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 0.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%
Asian Other: 0.4%

87.5%

White British

7.5%

White Other

1.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01695722931

head@moorside-academy.co.uk

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Back Lane

Skelmersdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 139495
UKPRN: 10040814
Establishment No.: 2551
Trust: MOORSIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY ACADEMY SCHOOL

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