Moorside High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Cellarhead Road, ST9 0HP |
| School Website | www.moorside.staffs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1782551200 |
| URN | 148508 |
School Census
| Total | 768 |
| Girls/Boys | 398/370 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.8%/48.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 124 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/02/2024 | Good |
| 17/01/2017 | Good |
| 15/01/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 60.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.68 |
| Progress 8 | -0.2 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | 69% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | 0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | -0.27 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 341 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 158 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 311 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 41% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 6% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 34% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 54% |
| no | 46% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |