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Moorside High School

Salford, M27 0APSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
-0.20
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
179 1st-choice / 156 places
Ranking
#2,015
of 3,141 nationally

About Moorside High School

Moorside High School is a mixed state secondary in Salford that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 302 applications for 156 places, with 179 of those coming as first preferences, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 1.94. This demand is all the more notable given the school's current pupil count of 1,140 against a capacity of just 781, meaning it is operating well above its intended size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.2%, which is above the national average for secondary schools and reflects the school's inclusive intake within Salford. The headteacher is Helen Ryles-Dean, and the school does not have a sixth form, a religious character, or boarding provision, catering solely to the 11-16 age range.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address57 Deans Road, Manchester, Salford, M27 0AP
HeadteacherHelen Ryles-Dean
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils1,140
Free School Meals (FSM)19.2%
School Capacity1,140 / 781 (146% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Astro TurfTennis CourtsSports HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteLibraryScience LabsTheatreSixth Form CentreGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisDanceHockeyCricketSwimmingRowingNetball

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDebateNewspaperCodingArt ClubDuke of EdinburghChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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