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Moorside Community Primary Academy School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Moorside Community Primary Academy School is a academy converter primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 255 pupils, and a capacity of 196 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

255

Pupils

196

Capacity

130%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Moorside Community Primary Academy School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Moorside Community Primary Academy School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 255 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 196 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Moorside Community Primary Academy School — School Information

Full address
Back Lane, Holland Moor, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EA
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
49% of pupils
DfE URN
139495

Other Primary Schools in Skelmersdale

If Moorside Community Primary Academy School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Skelmersdale are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Is Moorside Community Primary Academy School oversubscribed?

Yes — Moorside Community Primary Academy School currently has 255 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 196 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Moorside Community Primary Academy School?

Admission to Moorside Community Primary Academy School is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Moorside Community Primary Academy School cover?

Moorside Community Primary Academy School is a primary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Moorside Community Primary Academy School?

Moorside Community Primary Academy School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.