Moorside Primary Academy

About Moorside Primary Academy

Moorside Primary Academy is a small 2-11 academy based on the outskirts of Consett in County Durham. We believe in educational excellence and hard work, this brings about its own rewards. We believe in working with every child from their individual starting points and maximising their potential.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs H. L. Templeton

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 17 responses • 12.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

94.1% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

82.4% positive 17.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.1% positive

My child does well at this school

94.1% positive 5.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 17 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

6.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

75.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily T. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional School Experience"

I'm so grateful to have found Moorside Primary Academy. My child started here 2 years ago and has thrived. The staff are caring, the facilities are excellent, and the curriculum is engaging. We love the emphasis on lifelong learning and the school's core values.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah B. Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 25, 2021

4.0

"Room for Improvement"

We've been at Moorside Primary Academy for a year now, and while the staff are friendly and the facilities are good, we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents. Communication is sometimes lacking, and we've had to chase up information a few times. Still, overall, it's a decent school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Oliver W. Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 20, 2021

5.0

"Fantastic Primary School"

We moved away from the area but still have fond memories of our time at Moorside Primary Academy. The school's mission, 'Your Child is Our Child,' really resonated with us. My child loved the sports facilities and the school's approach to education. Only wish we could have stayed longer!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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