Moorside High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Moorside High School
Address: 57 Deans Road, Swinton
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M27 0AP
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0161 804 4022
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Consilium Academies
Sponsor: Consilium Academies

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Ryles-Dean
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1129 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 108% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.1%

Location and administration

URN: 144199
DfE Number: 355/4039
UKPRN: 10064733
UPRN: 10090619254
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Salford (E08000006)
Constituency: Worsley and Eccles (E14001598)
Electoral Ward: Swinton & Wardley (E05013032)

Easting & Northing: 377080E, 401320N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 31.32" N 2° 20' 48.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGM53+F6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Tracey Copestake - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Tracey Copestake - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Miss Laura Drinkwater - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Melissa Flackett - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Faye Henn - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mehran Mokri - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 April 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Ryles-Dean - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Jonathan Sly - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 February 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Claire Sproston - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Jennifer Usiobo - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2026.
  • Ms Katrina Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 12 May 2029.