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Moorlands Junior School

Trafford, M33 2LPPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#5,594
of 13,686 nationally

About Moorlands Junior School

Moorlands Junior School in Trafford is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, currently home to 337 pupils against a capacity of 370. That leaves a small buffer of around 33 places, suggesting the school is running close to full but not oversubscribed to the point of strain. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 9.8%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, and likely below the Trafford average too, given the borough's generally affluent profile. This indicates a relatively advantaged intake, though the school does cater for a range of needs through its SEND provisions. There is no mention of formal admission criteria beyond standard local authority processes, but the fact that the school isn't bursting at the seams suggests it may be a realistic option for families who don't live right on its doorstep, particularly those looking for a Good-rated junior school without the fierce competition seen at some of Trafford's Outstanding primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTemple Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 2LP
HeadteacherAlison Kelly
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils337
Free School Meals (FSM)9.8%
School Capacity337 / 370 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessCodingFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: moorlandsjuniorschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Moorlands Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.