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Moorside Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Moorside Community Primary School is a community primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

229

Pupils

236

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Moorside Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Moorside Community Primary School is set by Calderdale and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Calderdale catchment area documents →

Moorside Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Keighley Road, Ovenden, Halifax, HX2 8AP
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
52.7% of pupils
DfE URN
134659

Other Primary Schools in Halifax

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Moorside Community Primary School

Is Moorside Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Moorside Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Moorside Community Primary School?

Admission to Moorside Community Primary School is managed by Calderdale. 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 School cover?

Moorside Community Primary School is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 3–11. 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 School?

Moorside Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.