Moorside High School
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Manchester, M27 0AP
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 31% in England
11 of 14 in Salford
Pupils
1,129
First preferences per place
1.14
2026/27
Absence
9.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.4 | 42.8 | 41.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 43% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 22% | 34% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.96 | -0.59 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Co-op Academy Swinton · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Ellesmere Park High School · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- Co-op Academy Walkden · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- All Hallows RC High School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 40% in England
- St Patrick's RC High School · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 27% in England
The neighbourhood
Moorside High School is in Swinton West (typical home £225,500).
What is Moorside High School's Ofsted rating?
Moorside High School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Moorside High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Moorside High School is in the bottom 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.