Moorside High School
URN: 144199 • Manchester M27 0AP
Overview
- Name
- Moorside High School
- URN
- 144199
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Ryles-Dean (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01618044022
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 57 Deans Road, Manchester M27 0AP
Summary
Moorside High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Swinton, Greater Manchester, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 1,140 pupils, the school has a capacity of 1,050 and is committed to providing a supportive and respectful learning environment. The school emphasizes high academic standards and aims to foster a culture of achievement, encouraging students to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Moorside is designed to be broad and balanced, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its students. The school promotes British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, ensuring that students develop into responsible citizens. Strong links with local primary schools help ease the transition for new students, allowing them to become familiar with the school environment before joining.
Under the leadership of Principal Mrs H E Ryles-Dean, Moorside High School strives to enrich students' lives and inspire their ambitions. The school is dedicated to preparing students for their future, whether that involves pursuing higher education or embarking on fulfilling careers.
The curriculum at Moorside is designed to be broad and balanced, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its students. The school promotes British values, including democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, ensuring that students develop into responsible citizens. Strong links with local primary schools help ease the transition for new students, allowing them to become familiar with the school environment before joining.
Under the leadership of Principal Mrs H E Ryles-Dean, Moorside High School strives to enrich students' lives and inspire their ambitions. The school is dedicated to preparing students for their future, whether that involves pursuing higher education or embarking on fulfilling careers.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Salford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1140
- Boys
- 613
- Girls
- 527
- FSM %
- 29.50
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1140 | 613 | 527 | 1050 | 29.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1160 | 624 | 536 | 1050 | 27.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1111 | 615 | 496 | 1050 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1111 | 615 | 496 | 1050 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1045 | 588 | 457 | 1050 | 18.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1045 | 572 | 473 | 1060 | 14.10 |
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