Business Details
St Thomas Moorside Primary School
St Thomas Moorside is a one-form entry primary school rooted in a Christian ethos of care, co-operation, and friendship. We work in partnership with parents to create a purposeful environment where pupils achieve their true potential through academic and spiritual growth. Our broad, balanced curriculum is delivered by dedicated staff who value each child's individuality. We foster strong relationships with our school and church communities, ensuring a foundation of trust and compassion. With a focus on independence, creativity, and challenge, our curriculum prepares children to serve in God's world. Our leadership team, including Executive Headteacher Mr A J Laskey, prioritises safeguarding and pastoral support.The school shares resources and governance with East Crompton St James Primary School, enhancing our capacity to deliver high-quality education. Our values of friendship, trust, and compassion guide every aspect of school life. We actively engage with the local community and provide inclusive opportunities for all learners. Our Forest School programme and extracurricular activities, including HAF-funded clubs, enrich the educational experience. We are committed to transparency, ethical standards, and continuous improvement, as evidenced by our Ofsted and SIAMS reports.
Services
Early Years Foundation Stage
English
Maths
Science
Computing
Geography
History
Music
PSHE
Phonics
Highlights and features
- We provide a Christian foundation for academic and spiritual growth
- Our staff deliver a broad, imaginative curriculum tailored to individual needs
- We maintain strong partnerships with parents and the local church community
- Our Forest School programme develops outdoor learning and resilience
- We share resources and leadership with East Crompton St James Primary School
Services
Early Years Foundation Stage
Our Early Years Foundation Stage programme nurtures children aged 3-5 through play-based learning and foundational skills development. We focus on social, emotional, and cognitive growth through structured and exploratory activities. Qualified educators provide personalized attention to foster a lifelong love of learning.
Religious Education
Religious Education explores Christian values and other world faiths within our church school context. Lessons develop spiritual understanding while promoting respect for diverse beliefs. Our curriculum aligns with the school's Christian ethos and local authority guidelines.
Forest School
Forest School sessions develop holistic growth through hands-on outdoor experiences in a natural environment. Children lead their learning while building resilience, creativity, and outdoor life skills. Our purpose-built outdoor classroom enhances this experiential learning programme.
Special Educational Needs
We provide tailored support for children with special educational needs through our dedicated SENCO and inclusion team. Individualised plans ensure access to the curriculum while addressing specific learning requirements within our inclusive Christian environment.
Remote Education
Our remote education provision ensures continuity of learning through digital platforms and resources. We maintain engagement with pupils through structured online lessons and parent support, following our broad curriculum during periods of remote teaching.
People
Mr A J Laskey
Executive Headteacher
Mr Laskey leads both St Thomas Moorside and East Crompton St James Primary Schools. With a B.Ed(Hons) and NPQH, he champions Christian values and academic excellence. His leadership focuses on community partnerships and pupil well-being.
Mrs D Warren
Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Warren oversees daily operations at St Thomas Moorside. She ensures curriculum delivery aligns with our Christian ethos while maintaining high academic standards across all year groups.
Mrs D Myddleton
Office Manager
Mrs Myddleton manages school administration and parent communications. She serves as the first point of contact for general enquiries and supports the leadership team with operational matters.
Mrs Larissa Fox
SENCO
Mrs Fox coordinates special educational needs provision. She develops individualised support plans and works closely with teachers to ensure inclusive learning opportunities for all pupils.
Mrs Andrea Laskey
Inclusion Lead
Mrs Laskey leads inclusion initiatives and social-emotional support programmes. She ensures every child receives tailored pastoral care within our trauma-informed school approach.
Questions
What is the school's vision and values?
Our vision is 'Learning to live in God's World' through values of friendship, trust, and compassion. We follow Christian principles while providing a broad education that nurtures academic and spiritual growth.
What curriculum do you follow?
We teach the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum adapted to our Christian ethos. Subjects include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography, History, Music, and Modern Foreign Languages.
How do you support special educational needs?
Our SENCO and inclusion team provide tailored support through individualised plans, specialist resources, and targeted interventions while maintaining full curriculum access within mainstream classes.
What are school hours?
The school day runs from 8:00am to 3:15pm, with registration from 8:45am. Office hours follow the same times for parent consultations and administrative matters.
How can parents get involved?
Parents participate through FOST (Friends of St Thomas), home-school partnerships, Forest School volunteering, and regular communication with class teachers via Parent Mail.
Reviews (2)
Becky Stanway
Jun 24, 2017
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This is a really good school as I have 2 kids that go here and I also work there it's got an outstanding offsted report so that tells u about it.
John Mcguire
Sep 10, 2016
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Shame the Head Teacher hides half of the true facts of what goes on behind the door of St Thomas's the head teacher should concentrate on, this school and stop being a Super head ???????
