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.[3]
| Moorside High School | |
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| Location | |
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| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Together We Believe, Achieve, Succeed. |
| Established | 1934 |
Local authority | Salford |
| Trust | Consilium Academies |
| 144199 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Chair | Jonathan Sly[1] |
Headteacher | Helen Ryles-Dean[2] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1,160 pupils |
| Website | www |
As of April 2025, Moorside High School has an enrolment of 1,160 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,050.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5]
History
editMoorside High School was established in 1934 to serve the growing community of Swinton, Salford. Originally a small secondary school, it expanded steadily throughout 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 By the early 2000s, the original buildings had become outdated, prompting plans for major redevelopment.
Between 2011 and 2013, Moorside High School underwent a significant £35 million rebuild as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme, a national government initiative aimed at rebuilding secondary schools across England.[6] The project resulted in a modern campus, with new facilities and a new entrance accessible from the East Lancashire Road (A580).
In 2013, former pupil and Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs officially opened the new school buildings.[citation needed]
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.[7]
Today, Moorside High School shares its campus with Moorside Community Primary School and The Deans Youth Centre, promoting educational collaboration across different age groups.[8]
Notable former pupils
edit- Raffey Cassidy, actress[9]
- Ryan Giggs, footballer and manager[10]
- Harrison Hansen, rugby league player[11]
- Chris Johnson, television presenter[12]
- Danielle Nicholls, television presenter and radio host[13]
- Jorgie Porter, actress and model[14]
References
edit- ↑ https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/144199?#school-governance
- ↑ https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/144199?
- 1 2 "Moorside High School". GOV.UK Get Information About Schools. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Moorside Community Primary School". Moorside Primary. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ Inspection of a good school: Moorside High School (Report). Ofsted. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Building Schools for the Future initiative explained". BBC News. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 26 April 2025.[dead link]
- ↑ "Moorside High School". GOV.UK Get Information About Schools. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Moorside Community Primary School". Moorside Primary. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "I Interviewed The Future – Meet Raffey Cassidy". The Adventures of Life. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "15 famous people and celebrities who went to school in Greater Manchester". ManchesterWorld. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ↑ "Wigan Warrior Harrison Hansen's Samoan heritage". Manchester Evening News. 16 October 2002. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "CBBC's Chris Johnson talks childhood dreams and presenting". Manchester Evening News. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Danielle Nicholls biography". Danielle and Dean Official Website. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ↑ "Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter on her love for Manchester and Salford". Manchester Evening News. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2025.