Moorside Primary School
URN: 105910 • Swinton M27 0LN
Overview
- Name
- Moorside Primary School
- URN
- 105910
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 74.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Suzanne Howard (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01618080182
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holdsworth Street, Swinton M27 0LN
Summary
Moorside Primary School is a mixed community school located in Swinton, Salford, with a current enrolment of 651 pupils and a capacity of 690. The school is committed to fostering a love for learning among its students through a robust curriculum that spans from nursery to Year 6. The school shares its campus with Moorside High School and The Deans Youth Centre, promoting a strong sense of community and collaboration.
The school places a significant emphasis on inclusivity and support, with dedicated staff for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a designated safeguarding lead to ensure the well-being of all pupils. Moorside Primary also offers various extracurricular activities and educational trips, enhancing the learning experience beyond the classroom.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as the Early Years Open Evening, which provides an opportunity to meet staff and learn more about the school’s ethos and offerings. The school’s website serves as a valuable resource for information on admissions, policies, and community initiatives.
The school places a significant emphasis on inclusivity and support, with dedicated staff for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a designated safeguarding lead to ensure the well-being of all pupils. Moorside Primary also offers various extracurricular activities and educational trips, enhancing the learning experience beyond the classroom.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through events such as the Early Years Open Evening, which provides an opportunity to meet staff and learn more about the school’s ethos and offerings. The school’s website serves as a valuable resource for information on admissions, policies, and community initiatives.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Absence & Medical (sen)
- 0161 808 0182 (other)
- Terms (other)
- Admissions (other)
- 2025 Early Years Admissions and Welcome September 2026 (other)
- Inclusion & Family Support (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- James Brindley Community Primary School (74.5)
- The Deans Primary School (73.9)
- Ellenbrook Community Primary School (70.5)
Key details
- LA
- Salford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 690
- Pupils
- 651
- Boys
- 356
- Girls
- 295
- FSM %
- 28.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 651 | 356 | 295 | 690 | 28.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 648 | 354 | 294 | 690 | 26.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 648 | 339 | 309 | 690 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 648 | 339 | 309 | 690 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 669 | 350 | 319 | 690 | 24.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 649 | 336 | 313 | 690 | 22.20 |
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