Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Moorside Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Moorside Primary School currently has around 427 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 67.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 15.7%. other white pupils make up about 14.3% , followed by pakistani at 12.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 5AW |
| Website: | www.moorside.newcastle.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912720239 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Linda Hall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108492 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 503 |
| Number of Pupils: | 427 |
| Number of Boys: | 232 |
| Number of Girls: | 195 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 15.70% | 67 |
| Other White | 14.30% | 61 |
| Pakistani | 12.60% | 54 |
| African | 11.50% | 49 |
| White British | 10.50% | 45 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.40% | 36 |
| Other Mixed | 8.00% | 34 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 5.40% | 23 |
| White and Asian | 4.90% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 12 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Grove Nursery School Sidney Grove and Carr Hill Road , Bensham and Deckham NE8 2XD | 4out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5AW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Primary School Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | - not rated | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Primary Academy Beaconsfield Street , NE4 5JN | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Hill Infant School Westgate Road , NE4 6NY | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingrove Infant School Hadrian Road , NE4 9HP | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery School Blandford Street , NE1 3BT | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Gate Community College West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateshead College Baltic Campus , NE8 3BE | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahr Academy 72 Sceptre Street , NE4 6PR | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Junior School Hunter's Road , Spital Tongues NE2 4NG | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grainger Grammar School 35 Grainger Park Road , NE4 8SA | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Girls' School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.