Moorside High School vs Moorside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 205 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moorside High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,129 students
Moorside Primary School
Swinton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
609 students
| Measure | Moorside High School Manchester, North West | Moorside Primary School Swinton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 536 | #1882 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2304 of 4,090 | #13812 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,129 | 609 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,129 | 609 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Swinton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moorsidehigh.co.uk/ | www.moorsideprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Moorside High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 21.1).
- •Moorside High School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 609.
- •Moorside High School is a academy school while Moorside Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Moorside High School better than Moorside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Moorside High School ranks higher (43.4 vs 21.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Moorside High School and Moorside Primary School?
About 205 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Swinton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorside High School: 1,129. Moorside Primary School: 609. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorside High School and Moorside Primary School rank in North West?
Moorside High School is 273rd of 536 and Moorside Primary School is 1882nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).