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Moorside Primary School & Nursery

Harrogate Road, Ripon, HG4 1SU
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Moorside Primary School & Nursery
Ripon, HG4 1SU
173 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
27.70% FSM %
100 Boys
73 Girls
About Moorside Primary School & Nursery

Moorside Primary School & Nursery is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 173 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Claire Rowett.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with North Yorkshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Skipton and Ripon
Ward Ripon Minster & Moorside
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075126
URN 121427
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Chris Lea Chair of Governors 18/05/2022 17/05/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Carol Harris Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2020 31/01/2026 N/A
Gillian Sulley Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/02/2026 — N/A
Mrs Rachel Allen Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Grace Foster-Lilly Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathy Hammersley Governor 03/03/2025 02/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Kettlewell Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kimberley Mearns Governor 21/06/2022 20/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Pallister Governor 09/01/2023 08/01/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Claire Rowett Governor 01/01/2019 01/01/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone
0.52 km • Ripon
Other
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
1.11 km • Ripon
Other
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
1.2 km • Ripon
Other
Outwood Academy Ripon
1.25 km • Ripon
Other
Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School
1.34 km • Ripon
Other
Ripon Grammar School
1.49 km • Ripon
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Moorside Primary School & Nursery is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ripon, North Yorkshire.
Moorside Primary School & Nursery has 173 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Moorside Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Moorside Primary School & Nursery is Mrs Claire Rowett.
Moorside Primary School & Nursery is at Harrogate Road, Ripon, HG4 1SU, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Moorside Primary School & Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Moorside Primary School & Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Rowett
Harrogate Road, Ripon, HG4 1SU
01765604208
www.moorsideschools.org.uk
Location
HG4 1SU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 121427
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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