Compare Moorside Primary School and Russell Scott Primary School and St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Moorside Primary School (Primary) in Manchester; Russell Scott Primary School (Primary) in Manchester; St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Stalybridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Moorside Primary School, Russell Scott Primary School and St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Manchester and Stalybridge, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Moorside Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Moorside Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as The Enquire Learning Trust and CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Moorside Primary School M43 7DA	Russell Scott Primary School M34 3LQ	St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy SK15 2HB
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Manchester M43 7DA	Manchester M34 3LQ	Stalybridge Cheshire SK15 2HB
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Sep 2024	2 28 Jan 2024	2 24 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	446	472	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The Enquire Learning Trust	Tameside (357)	CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	moorside-primary.net	www.russellscottblogs.net	www.stpetersstalybridge.co.uk
Telephone	01613703614	01613205186	01613383303
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Moorside Primary School

M43 7DA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Manchester
M43 7DA
Ofsted: 2 10 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Enquire Learning Trust
Website: moorside-primary.net
Telephone: 01613703614

Russell Scott Primary School

M34 3LQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Manchester
M34 3LQ
Ofsted: 2 28 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Tameside (357)
Website: www.russellscottblogs.net
Telephone: 01613205186

St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

SK15 2HB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Stalybridge
Cheshire
SK15 2HB
Ofsted: 2 24 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.stpetersstalybridge.co.uk
Telephone: 01613383303

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.