Moorside High School Catchment Area
Moorside High School is a academy converter secondary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1140 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,140
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Moorside High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Moorside High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Salford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →Moorside High School — School Information
- Full address
- 57 Deans Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0AP
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144199
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Moorside High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M21 7SW
Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Moorside High School
Is Moorside High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Moorside High School currently has 1140 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Moorside High School? ▾
Admission to Moorside High School is managed by Salford. 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 High School cover? ▾
Moorside High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Moorside High School? ▾
Moorside High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.