Applications for Nursery and Reception from September 2027 are now open!
The deadline to apply is 15th January 2027.
All applications are via Salford City Council
Salford City Council - School Admissions
Your school offer will appear in the portal on 16 April 2027 for Nursery and Reception places.
Open Mornings:
Our Open Mornings will take place between 10.00am and 11.00am on:
Friday 9th October 2026
Friday 20th November 2026
Friday 27th November 2026
To book a space please contact us via email: [email protected] or telephone: 0161 808 0182.
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.
As part of your child's transition to Moorside Community Primary School. we will liaise with any current pre-school and nursery settings, to find out where your child is in their learning. We will also communicate with your to find out about your child, we will learn about their likes, dislikes, their family life amongst so much more.
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 ParentPay (our cashless system) can be found on the Parents tab on our website. Individual log-ins for ParentPay 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.
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/
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 Manager Mrs Mulroy on 07493399626 or via email to the school inbox: [email protected]
Breakfast Club (Full session)
Club Times: 7.30am - 8.45am
Includes: Cereal or Toast and Drink
Cost per session - £4.50
After-School Club (Full session)
Club Times: 3.15pm - 5.45pm
Includes: Snacks and Drink
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)
