Moorside Community Primary School
URN: 134659 • Halifax HX2 8AP
Overview
- Name
- Moorside Community Primary School
- URN
- 134659
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Heidi Higgs (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01422365236
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Keighley Road, Halifax HX2 8AP
Summary
Moorside Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Halifax, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 229 pupils and a capacity of 236. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports the educational and emotional well-being of its students. With a significant percentage of pupils (52.7%) eligible for free school meals, the school emphasizes inclusivity and community support.
The curriculum at Moorside covers a broad range of subjects including Maths, English, Science, and the Arts, alongside a strong focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school promotes British values and offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and opportunities for physical education. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through resources like the Parent View website and regular communication regarding school policies and events.
Moorside Community Primary School places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, providing resources and support for both students and parents. The school is actively involved in the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience and promote a sense of belonging for all families.
The curriculum at Moorside covers a broad range of subjects including Maths, English, Science, and the Arts, alongside a strong focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage. The school promotes British values and offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and opportunities for physical education. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through resources like the Parent View website and regular communication regarding school policies and events.
Moorside Community Primary School places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, providing resources and support for both students and parents. The school is actively involved in the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational experience and promote a sense of belonging for all families.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Agendas and Minutes (governance)
- Governor Profiles (governance)
- Instrument of Government (governance)
- Governor Information and Register of Interests (governance)
- Terms of Reference for Governing Body Meetings (governance)
- SEN Offer (sen)
- Nasal Flu Immunisation consent letter (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School >> (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Northowram Primary School (77.1)
- All Saints' CofE Primary School (73.9)
- The Greetland Academy (73.4)
- Parkinson Lane Community Primary School (72.6)
- Copley Primary School (72.2)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 52.70
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 123 | 106 | 236 | 52.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 222 | 119 | 103 | 236 | 53.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 119 | 106 | 236 | 58.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 119 | 106 | 236 | 58.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 243 | 129 | 114 | 236 | 52.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 256 | 146 | 110 | 300 | 49.10 |
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