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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EA

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Pupils
255
Ages
2-11
FSM
49.0%
Capacity
196
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2020

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
66.0%
Writing
72.0%
Maths
79.0%
RWM Combined
59.0%

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About Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Moorside Community Primary Academy School is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 255 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Back Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EA | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Moorside Community Primary Academy School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2020 — Good
  3. Dec 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Moorside Community Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Moorside Community Primary Academy School

What is Moorside Community Primary Academy School's Ofsted rating?
Moorside Community Primary Academy School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are Moorside Community Primary Academy School's latest exam results?
Moorside Community Primary Academy School: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Moorside Community Primary Academy School located?
Moorside Community Primary Academy School is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire (WN8 9EA).
How many pupils attend Moorside Community Primary Academy School?
Moorside Community Primary Academy School has around 255 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Moorside Community Primary Academy School with other schools?
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