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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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