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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 Lancaster, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 592 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

592

Pupils

630

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Moorside Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Moorside Primary School is set by Lancashire 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 Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lancashire catchment area documents →

Moorside Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bowerham Road, Newlands, Lancaster, LA1 4HT
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
10% of pupils
DfE URN
119273

Other Primary Schools in Lancaster

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Moorside Primary School

Is Moorside Primary School oversubscribed?

Moorside Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 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 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 Primary School cover?

Moorside Primary School is a primary school in Lancaster, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 5–11. 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 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.