September 2026 applications open October 2025.
The deadline is 15 January 2026.
All applications for school places can be viewed in your Salford Family Portal.
Your school offer will appear in the portal on 16 April for nursery and reception places.
OPEN EVENING
On Wednesday 8th October 2025 we will be holding our Open Evening for prospective new parents to come and visit our school with the opportunity to meet and talk to our staff and Head Learner.
5.30pm - 7pm
Head Learners Talk - 5.30pm
Booking not required.
Group Visits
For those unable to make our Open Evening, group visits/ tours will be available.
Please contact the school office on 0161 808 01862 to book a place.
Thank you.
Transition Information
We are always delighted to welcome our new children and parents to our family and school community when joining Moorside Community Primary School for the new academic year.
The information here will hopefully answer some of the questions that you have about your child starting school with us. In the coming weeks before you join us we will be in touch with you with further details about your child's induction.
Transition
We will talk to any pre-school and nursery settings, to find out where your child is in their learning. We will also be talking to you directly to find out about your child's preferences; things they particularly enjoy, find difficult etc. These conversations usually take place within the context of stay and play visits to school in the summer term.
Below are some key links which you will find helpful in preparation for your child starting with us:
- 30 hours provision: https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-childcare
- Lunches/Menu: https://www.moorsideprimary.net/parents/school-dinners/
- Uniform info: https://www.moorsideprimary.net/parents/uniform/
- Seesaw (Communication): https://www.moorsideprimary.net/parents/communication/
Further information for parents such as information on school dinners and Parent Pay (our cashless system) can be found on the Parents tab on our website. Individual log-ins for Parent Pay are provide once your child is on roll and has begun to attend Moorside.
Early Years Foundation Stage
In Nursery and Reception our curriculum follows the guidance set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. We have worked hard over a number of years to develop a research-based child-led approach that ensures all of our children get the best possible start to their education and leave Reception as confident, resilient and inspired learners. More details of our approach can be found on our curriculum page.
Moorside Plus
For families requiring wrap-around care we offer an onsite before and after-school club. Moorside Plus is run by Moorside Community Primary School and is situated in the Key Stage One Breakout Areas. It is open to all children attending the school. We aim to provide high-quality, stimulating care in a safe and secure environment outside of school hours.
Further information can be found on the Moorside Plus page on our website https://www.moorsideprimary.net/our-school/moorside-plus/
Should you wish to discuss this further, please contact our Moorside Plus lead, Sandra, on 07493399626
Breakfast Club
(Full session)
Club Times - 7.30am – 8.45am
Includes - Cereal and drink
Cost per session - £4.50
After-School Club
(Full session)
Club Times - 3.15pm – 5.45pm
Includes - Drinks and snack
Cost per session - £9.00
For both before and after school clubs, a same day rate applies
Day rate: £12.00
Holiday Club
(Full day)
Club Times - 8.15am – 5.30pm
Includes - Drinks - Mid-morning snack - Mid-afternoon snack
Please provide your child with a healthy packed lunch.
Cost per day - £20 (for off-site trips, there may be an additional charge)
Useful resources to help you support your child’s transition to school
· Starting Primary School - The BBC have put together some articles, videos and resources to support you and your child with starting primary school. - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-school/1
· Tiny Happy People - Activities and rhymes to support child development from birth to five - https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/activities/zjh8hbk
· Hungry Little Minds - Ideas for activities to support children from birth to five - https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
