Moorside Primary School
URN: 119273 • Lancaster LA1 4HT
Overview
- Name
- Moorside Primary School
- URN
- 119273
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Roger Shone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0152466516
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 4HT
Summary
Moorside Primary School is a community school located in South Lancaster, serving a mixed-gender population of 592 pupils, with a capacity for 630. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and outstanding pastoral care, ensuring that children are at the heart of its educational approach. The dedicated staff bring a wealth of experience to create a diverse and inclusive environment.
The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in Reception, transitioning to the National Curriculum in Year 1. Moorside offers a rich and varied curriculum, complemented by extra-curricular activities and educational visits that enhance learning experiences. The leadership team is focused on maintaining quality education, as highlighted in their latest Ofsted report.
Moorside Primary values strong connections with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement and feedback. The school provides resources such as newsletters, a school app, and a virtual tour to keep parents informed and engaged in their children's education. For any inquiries, parents can contact the school office directly.
The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum in Reception, transitioning to the National Curriculum in Year 1. Moorside offers a rich and varied curriculum, complemented by extra-curricular activities and educational visits that enhance learning experiences. The leadership team is focused on maintaining quality education, as highlighted in their latest Ofsted report.
Moorside Primary values strong connections with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement and feedback. The school provides resources such as newsletters, a school app, and a virtual tour to keep parents informed and engaged in their children's education. For any inquiries, parents can contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Accessibility Plan (download)
- Development Plan (download)
- Length of School Day (download)
- Public Sector Equality Duty (download)
- Policies (other)
- Reception Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 592
- Boys
- 310
- Girls
- 282
- FSM %
- 10.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 592 | 310 | 282 | 630 | 10.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 606 | 306 | 300 | 630 | 9.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 621 | 320 | 301 | 630 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 621 | 320 | 301 | 630 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 613 | 321 | 292 | 630 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 586 | 312 | 274 | 630 | 7.80 |
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