Moorside Primary School
URN: 114050 • Consett DH8 8EQ
Overview
- Name
- Moorside Primary School
- URN
- 114050
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Templeton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Chester Road, Consett DH8 8EQ
Summary
Moorside Primary School is a community school located on the outskirts of Consett, County Durham. With a mixed-gender enrollment of 137 pupils, the school operates with a capacity of 126, indicating a welcoming and inclusive environment. The school is part of the Advance Learning Partnership (ALP), which supports its educational ethos and community engagement.
The school caters to children aged 2 to 11 and emphasizes a commitment to high aspirations for all students. Moorside Primary aims to provide a nurturing and supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school actively encourages parental involvement and invites prospective parents to visit, fostering a strong connection between home and school.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (51.70%), Moorside Primary is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that all children are prepared for their future educational journeys.
The school caters to children aged 2 to 11 and emphasizes a commitment to high aspirations for all students. Moorside Primary aims to provide a nurturing and supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school actively encourages parental involvement and invites prospective parents to visit, fostering a strong connection between home and school.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (51.70%), Moorside Primary is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal development, ensuring that all children are prepared for their future educational journeys.
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 126
- Pupils
- 137
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 64
- FSM %
- 51.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 137 | 73 | 64 | 126 | 51.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 137 | 73 | 64 | 126 | 51.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 137 | 73 | 64 | 126 | 51.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 137 | 73 | 64 | 126 | 51.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 137 | 71 | 66 | 126 | 53.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 140 | 75 | 65 | 126 | 41.10 |
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