Moorside Primary Academy
URN: 148969 • Consett DH8 8EQ
Overview
- Name
- Moorside Primary Academy
- URN
- 148969
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Templeton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207509724
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chester Road, Consett DH8 8EQ
Summary
Moorside Primary Academy is a mixed primary academy located on the outskirts of Consett, County Durham, serving children aged 2 to 11. As part of the Advance Learning Partnership, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to foster both academic and personal growth. With a current enrolment of 134 pupils, the academy operates slightly above its capacity of 126, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Aiming High," which underscores the importance of high expectations and individualised support for each child. Moorside Primary Academy prioritises creating a vibrant and safe learning atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. The academy values parental involvement, recognising that collaboration between home and school is essential for student success.
In addition to a strong academic focus, Moorside Primary Academy aims to prepare students for future educational challenges and community engagement. The school encourages children to take pride in their achievements and equips them with the skills necessary to contribute positively to society.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Aiming High," which underscores the importance of high expectations and individualised support for each child. Moorside Primary Academy prioritises creating a vibrant and safe learning atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop resilience, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. The academy values parental involvement, recognising that collaboration between home and school is essential for student success.
In addition to a strong academic focus, Moorside Primary Academy aims to prepare students for future educational challenges and community engagement. The school encourages children to take pride in their achievements and equips them with the skills necessary to contribute positively to society.
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- Our SEND Provision (sen)
- SEND Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEND Transition (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 126
- Pupils
- 134
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 55
- FSM %
- 50.40
- Open date
- 2022-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 134 | 79 | 55 | 126 | 50.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 134 | 81 | 53 | 126 | 44.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 126 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 126 |
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