Beaconsfield Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE4 5AW
10 simple reasons to choose Moorside Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) and nursery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Moorside Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 28.9 pupils per class and 24.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
Additionally Resourced Centre (ARC) for children with Emotional, Social or Behavioural Difficulties.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
Find another school near Moorside Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Dame Allan's Junior School (0.5 miles); RGS Junior School (1.2 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (1.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
West Jesmond Primary School (1.4 miles); St Aidan's Church of England Primary School, Gateshead (1.7 miles); Cragside Primary School (2.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Dame Allan's Senior School (1.1 miles); Westfield School (2.2 miles); Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (2.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic High School (1.4 miles); St Cuthbert's High School (2.2 miles); Gosforth Junior High Academy (3.4 miles).