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Moorside Primary School Catchment Area

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

Moorside Primary School is a community primary school in Swinton, Salford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 651 pupils, and a capacity of 690 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

651

Pupils

690

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Moorside Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 Salford 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 Primary School — School Information

Full address
Holdsworth Street, Swinton, M27 0LN
Local authority
Salford
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
28.4% of pupils
DfE URN
105910

Frequently Asked Questions — Moorside Primary School

Is Moorside Primary School oversubscribed?

Moorside Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 690 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Moorside Primary School?

Admission to Moorside Primary 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 Primary School cover?

Moorside Primary School is a primary school in Swinton, Salford, 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 Primary School?

Moorside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.