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Moorside High School

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Moorside High School

57 Deans Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0AP

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Pupils
1,140
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.5%
Attainment 8
41.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.6%
Basics 9-5
43.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.6%
EBacc APS
3.48
EBacc 9-5
7.1%
EBacc 9-4
9.6%
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About Moorside High School

Moorside High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. The school has around 1,140 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 57 Deans Road, Manchester, M27 0AP | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2014 — Good (predecessor: Moorside High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Moorside High School

What is Moorside High School's Ofsted rating?
Moorside High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Moorside High School's latest exam results?
Moorside High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Moorside High School located?
Moorside High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford (M27 0AP).
How many pupils attend Moorside High School?
Moorside High School has around 1,140 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Moorside High School with other schools?
View Moorside High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Salford.