Moorside Primary School & Nursery

About Moorside Primary School & Nursery

We are a friendly Community Primary School and Nursery in the city of Ripon. Our school serves a unique and diverse community and the educational experiences that we offer our children are therefore unique. Learning is built on the foundations of nurture.

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Key Facts

Founded 2019

Head/Principal Mrs Claire Rowett

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

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

7.9

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

55.0%

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 Wilson Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 10, 2023

5.0

"Wonderful Experience at Moorside"

My children love attending Moorside Primary School and Nursery. They enjoy the Forest School activities and the staff are always willing to listen to their concerns. The facilities are excellent and I appreciate the hard work the teachers put in.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen Lee Unconfirmed

Parent Aug 20, 2022

4.0

"A Great School with a Loving Environment"

Moorside Primary School and Nursery has a great community feel to it. My child enjoys the arts and crafts activities and the teachers are always supportive. However, I wish the school could improve the availability of extra-curricular activities.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Oliver Brown Unconfirmed

Parent May 15, 2022

4.0

"Excellent School with a Wonderful Staff"

I have two children who attended Moorside Primary School and Nursery and I would highly recommend it to anyone. The staff are all very welcoming and supportive. They helped my children develop a love for learning and made the transition to secondary school smooth.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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