Moorside High School, Swinton

Moorside High School
Location
Swinton, Salford

England

53°30′29″N 2°20′49″W / 53.508°N 2.347°W / 53.508; -2.347
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoTogether We Believe, Achieve, Succeed.
Established1934
Local authority
Salford
TrustConsilium Academies
144199 Tables
OfstedReports
Chair
Jonathan Sly
Headteacher
Helen Ryles-Dean
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
Enrolment1,160 pupils
Websitewww.moorsidehigh.co.uk

Moorside High School is a coeducational secondary academy located in Swinton, Salford, Greater Manchester, England. Established in 1934, the school serves students aged 11 to 16 and is part of the Consilium Academies trust.

As of April 2025, Moorside High School has an enrolment of 1,160 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,050. The school is situated at 57 Deans Road, Swinton, and shares its campus with Moorside Community Primary School and The Deans Youth Centre, fostering a collaborative educational environment.

In its most recent inspection in March 2022, Ofsted rated the school as "Good," noting that pupils feel safe and are happy at school, and that staff resolve any bullying issues quickly and effectively.

History

Moorside High School was established in 1934 to serve the growing community of Swinton, Salford.[citation needed] Originally a small secondary school, it expanded in the 20th century in response to increasing demand for education in the area.

During the 1960s and 1970s, the school underwent several expansions to accommodate a rising student population. By the early 2000s, the original buildings had become outdated, prompting plans for redevelopment. Between 2011 and 2013, Moorside High School underwent a £35 million rebuild as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme, a national government initiative aimed at rebuilding secondary schools across England. The project resulted in a modern campus, with new facilities and a new entrance accessible from the East Lancashire Road (A580).

In March 2018, Moorside High School converted from a community school administered by Salford City Council to academy status. It is now part of the Consilium Academies Trust.

Today, Moorside High School shares its campus with Moorside Community Primary School and The Deans Youth Centre.

Notable former pupils

References

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