Moorside Community Primary Academy School
URN: 139495 • Skelmersdale WN8 9EA
Overview
- Name
- Moorside Community Primary Academy School
- URN
- 139495
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MOORSIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY ACADEMY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- RICHARD DAVIS (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01695722931
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Back Lane, Skelmersdale WN8 9EA
Summary
Moorside Community Primary Academy, located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 255 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 196. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos is built on principles of peace and respect, fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that values the well-being of every child and their families.
The curriculum at Moorside Academy is designed to be engaging and inclusive, developed in collaboration with students to promote a lifelong love of learning. The school emphasizes resilience and challenges students to reach their full potential, ensuring that all learners are supported in their educational journey.
For parents considering Moorside Academy for their children, the school encourages visits to experience its welcoming environment firsthand. Admissions for Reception are managed through Lancashire Education Authority, while in-year applications can be made directly to the school. For further inquiries, parents can contact the school office.
The curriculum at Moorside Academy is designed to be engaging and inclusive, developed in collaboration with students to promote a lifelong love of learning. The school emphasizes resilience and challenges students to reach their full potential, ensuring that all learners are supported in their educational journey.
For parents considering Moorside Academy for their children, the school encourages visits to experience its welcoming environment firsthand. Admissions for Reception are managed through Lancashire Education Authority, while in-year applications can be made directly to the school. For further inquiries, parents can contact the school office.
Useful links
- Members/Trustees (Governors) (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Moorside CP Academy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Wrap Around (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Curriculum Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- The School Day (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MOORSIDE COMMUNITY PRIMARY ACADEMY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 196
- Pupils
- 255
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 119
- FSM %
- 49.00
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 255 | 136 | 119 | 196 | 49.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 132 | 122 | 196 | 48.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 264 | 136 | 128 | 196 | 38.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 264 | 136 | 128 | 196 | 38.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 268 | 136 | 132 | 196 | 38.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 271 | 134 | 137 | 196 | 28.70 |
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