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Moorside High School

Welcome to Moorside High School.

I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce you to our school and to give you a glimpse of all the amazing things that happen here each and every day.

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  • Y7 English Sets

    22 May 2026

    Curriculum and Class Setting

    Over the past two terms, students have engaged with a rich and varied English curriculum, studying Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Odyssey, and a selection of Identity Poetry. During this time, they have been taught in their form groups, allowing us to get to know them as learners and to assess their progress closely.

  • Year 11 May Half Term

    22 May 2026

    Please find below details of all the intervention sessions that will be running over the May half-term break in 
    support of this year’s GCSE examinations. Attendance at these sessions is strongly encouraged, as they are 
    designed to help students maximise their performance in the remaining exams.

  • Ofsted Visit 2026

    05 May 2026

    Dear parent or carer

    Inspection of Moorside High School by Ofsted

    I have spoken earlier today with the [principal/headteacher/senior leader] of your child's school to let them know that Ofsted will be inspecting the school on 06 May 2026. The lead inspector will be Tom Theobold, HMI.

  • Parent Letter

    05 May 2026

    Over the coming days, you may see media coverage relating to a former supply teacher who has been charged with serious criminal offences involving students at a number of secondary schools in the Greater Manchester area. The individual is currently in custody ahead of trial.

  • Y11 Final Weeks

    30 Apr 2026

    I would like to take this opportunity to say how proud we are, as a school, of all our Year 11 students in their preparation for the upcoming GCSE examinations. Their commitment, resilience and attitude to learning have been excellent, and they have worked incredibly hard to reach this point.

  • Y9 Aspiring Minds Trip

    30 Apr 2026

    We are pleased to invite Year 9 students to take part in an Aspiring Minds event at Winstanley College on Monday 29th June 2026.

  • Construction Site Trip

    30 Apr 2026

    We are pleased to invite Year 9 students to take part in an exciting workplace visit to GMI’s construction site on Moss Lane on Thursday 7th

  • Year 7 Update

    27 Apr 2026

    I am writing to inform you that I will be leaving my role as Head of Year 7 at Moorside High School on Friday 1st May, as I am taking up a teaching role within a further education college.

  • Fresh Start – Be Here, Be Above National

    23 Apr 2026

    As we begin Term 3, we are launching a whole-school attendance campaign at Moorside High School called “Fresh Start – Be Here, Be Above National.”

  • Y10 Duke of Edinburgh

    01 Apr 2026

    We are pleased to write to you following your child’s expression of interest in taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Bronze Award.

  • Y11 Easter School

    25 Mar 2026

    Please find below, details of all the intervention sessions that will be running over the Easter break in preparation for this year’s GCSE examinations. Attendance at these sessions is strongly encouraged, as they are designed to support students in maximising their performance.

  • Year 10 Attendance

    19 Mar 2026

    As we move further into this important stage of Year 10, I am writing to highlight the importance of excellent attendance and punctuality. The work students are covering in lessons now forms the foundation of their GCSE courses. This learning will be directly assessed not only in the Year 10 end‑of‑year exams, but also in their final GCSE examinations in the summer of 2027. It is therefore vital that students do not miss any valuable learning time.

  • Year 11 Attendance Letter

    18 Mar 2026

    As we approach the GCSE exam season, I am writing to emphasise the importance of attendance over the coming weeks. There are now only 23 school days remaining before the first exam, and every single day will make a meaningful difference to your child’s preparation, progress, and confidence.

  • Year 11 Prom and Final Weeks

    18 Mar 2026

    As we come to the end of the Spring Term and the final lead up to GCSE examinations, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication the students have shown throughout their time in Year 11.

  • Year 10 Salford City College Taster Day

    05 Mar 2026

    As part of our ongoing careers programme, we are planning a trip for all Year 10 students to visit Salford City College to begin researching possible options at college. The date for the event is Wednesday 1st July 2026.

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    Our Parents

    “I cannot speak highly enough about the Head of Year 7 at Moorside, Mr Williams. He has made every effort to make sure my daughter has settled into secondary school and has continued to check in with her throughout the school year. The transition from primary school has been smooth thanks to the staff and my daughter feels safe and happy at Moorside.”

    "All of our children have been of differing academic abilities, and have all received the appropriate support necessary for them to achieve their goals on leaving school. They have formed good friendships with their peers and staff members alike, and their well-being has been nurtured in a supportive atmosphere created by enthusiastic staff members. It is within this environment that they have been encouraged, both in their academic studies but also with their sporting events, to always achieve their best.”

    “We have always been delighted with the feedback and responsiveness of the teaching staff at Moorside High School. The communications, letters, videos, etc. have helped us to be involved in our child's learning and understand the importance of the school's values.”

    Our Students

    "We learn lots of new things and new subjects and the teachers make it really fun!"

    Ariana

    "The students and staff are really nice, friendly, and helpful."

    Lexi

    "I like the fact that the school has lots of open spaces and different areas to learn in."

    Alba

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