Moorside Primary School Catchment Area
Moorside Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Manchester, Tameside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 409 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
409
Pupils
446
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Moorside Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Moorside Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Tameside catchment area documents →Moorside Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 7DA
- Local authority
- Tameside
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142499
Other Primary Schools in Manchester
If Moorside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M26 1EU
Mersey Drive Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M45 8LN
Chapelfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · M26 1LH
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M25 2BW
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · M45 8PL
St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M25 1BP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Moorside Primary School
Is Moorside Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Moorside Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 446 places (92% 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 Tameside. 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 Manchester, Tameside, 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 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.