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Moorside High School Catchment Area

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

Moorside High School is a academy converter secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 765 pupils, and a capacity of 781 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

765

Pupils

781

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Moorside High School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Moorside High School — School Information

Full address
Cellarhead Road, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0HP
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148508

Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Moorside High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Moorside High School

Is Moorside High School oversubscribed?

Moorside High School is operating close to its capacity of 781 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Moorside High School?

Admission to Moorside High School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 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 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.