Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Moorside Community Primary Academy School is a mixed-gender academy converter located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. It serves the educational needs of children aged 2 to 11 years and currently enrolls approximately 255 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 196. Despite its rural setting, the school is a vibrant community hub, catering to a diverse demographic with nearly half of its students eligible for free school meals, indicating a significant level of socio-economic diversity. The school does not adhere to any religious affiliation, thus welcoming children from all backgrounds. Its motto, 'Lighting the Flame of Learning,' encapsulates its commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning among its pupils. Moorside Community Primary Academy is situated on Back Lane, making it accessible for families in the surrounding areas. The school provides nursery classes but does not offer a sixth form, focusing instead on early childhood education through to the end of primary school.