Moorside Primary School & Nursery
URN: 121427 • Ripon HG4 1SU
Overview
- Name
- Moorside Primary School & Nursery
- URN
- 121427
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Rowett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01765604208
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harrogate Road, Ripon HG4 1SU
Summary
Moorside Primary School & Nursery, located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, is a community primary school that serves a diverse local population. With a current enrolment of 173 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school prioritises creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy, enabling them to thrive academically and socially. The ethos of the school is centred around the belief that every child is unique and capable of success.
The curriculum at Moorside is designed to meet the needs of all pupils, incorporating local opportunities and broader cultural experiences. The school offers a range of educational activities, including Forest Schools, outdoor learning, and various sports and arts initiatives. Additionally, after-school clubs and the Moorside Buddies Club provide extended learning and care options for families.
Collaboration between home and school is emphasised, with staff dedicated to supporting each child's educational journey. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and are welcomed to visit and discuss their child's progress and well-being.
The curriculum at Moorside is designed to meet the needs of all pupils, incorporating local opportunities and broader cultural experiences. The school offers a range of educational activities, including Forest Schools, outdoor learning, and various sports and arts initiatives. Additionally, after-school clubs and the Moorside Buddies Club provide extended learning and care options for families.
Collaboration between home and school is emphasised, with staff dedicated to supporting each child's educational journey. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and are welcomed to visit and discuss their child's progress and well-being.
Useful links
- Register of Governor Business & Pecuniary Interests (governance)
- Governor Minutes (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- Inclusion (SEND) (sen)
- SEND Websites and Resources (sen)
- Our Reception Presentation (sen)
- Absence (sen)
- Inclusion (SEND) (sen)
- See Full Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 173
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 73
- FSM %
- 27.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 173 | 100 | 73 | 210 | 27.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 172 | 89 | 83 | 210 | 30.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 172 | 100 | 72 | 210 | 30.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 172 | 100 | 72 | 210 | 30.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 177 | 102 | 75 | 210 | 29.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 181 | 107 | 74 | 210 | 20.00 |
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