Moorland School
Nurturing Young Minds
Seeing our students as an extension of our own family is paramount in the levels of success and happiness we deliver. We actively encourage warmth and respect for all and ensure that we celebrate success at every opportunity. We strive to support cultural differences whilst maintaining a traditional approach to education.
We understand that every child is unique and this should be reflected in their learning journey. We prepare our students academically and socially in preparation for successful and fulfilling lives.
Education
Helping Children Reach Their Full Potential
As a non-selective independent school, we enrol children based upon their behaviour which allows us to ensure that all children learn in a happy environment.
Children are fully assessed when they join Moorland to help us identify any educational differences or special requirements for individual learning styles. We also aim to identify all areas of strength within students. This allows us to deliver teaching that allows each student to reach their academic potential.
What's News
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Our Friday assemblies are always something special. 💙
A chance to bring our Moorland Junior School family together and celebrate all the wonderful things that have happened throughout the week.
From showing kindness and looking after one another to tackling a maths challenge with a positive attitude, or believing in themselves and persevering with neat handwriting, there is so much to be proud of. 🌟
Just as lovely is seeing their friends’ faces light up as they celebrate each other’s achievements.
Well done to all our children for their effort, kindness and determination this week. 💙
#MoorlandJuniorSchool #CelebratingSuccess #MoorlandFamily #BELONG #Clitheroe
Our Friday assemblies are always something special. 💙
A chance to bring our Moorland Junior School family together and celebrate all the wonderful things that have happened throughout the week.
From showing kindness and looking after one another to tackling a maths challenge with a positive attitude, or believing in themselves and persevering with neat handwriting, there is so much to be proud of. 🌟
Just as lovely is seeing their friends’ faces light up as they celebrate each other’s achievements.
Well done to all our children for their effort, kindness and determination this week. 💙
#MoorlandJuniorSchool #CelebratingSuccess #MoorlandFamily #BELONG #Clitheroe
Bringing our learning to life! 🍂🐿️
Our EYFS children love their weekly Forest School sessions with Katie and today we took our English book, The Leaf Thief, outdoors! 📖🌳
We explored autumn, learnt about deciduous trees and discovered why their leaves fall, a lovely way to connect our classroom learning with the world around us.
Being outside gives us time to explore, connect with nature and enjoy being together, supporting our wellbeing along the way. 🧡
A huge thank you to Katie for making these sessions so special. So much learning and so much fun, as always! 🌿
#wellbeing #ForestSchool #EYFS #TheLeafThief #OutdoorLearning
Bringing our learning to life! 🍂🐿️
Our EYFS children love their weekly Forest School sessions with Katie and today we took our English book, The Leaf Thief, outdoors! 📖🌳
We explored autumn, learnt about deciduous trees and discovered why their leaves fall, a lovely way to connect our classroom learning with the world around us.
Being outside gives us time to explore, connect with nature and enjoy being together, supporting our wellbeing along the way. 🧡
A huge thank you to Katie for making these sessions so special. So much learning and so much fun, as always! 🌿
#wellbeing #ForestSchool #EYFS #TheLeafThief #OutdoorLearning
Wow, wow, wow! 🌟
Some of our Year 2 children are already developing their understanding of column addition and we’re only in the autumn term! ✏️🔢
Did you know that formal column addition is included in the Year 3 National Curriculum? Some of our young mathematicians are beginning that journey now, building on their understanding of number and place value. They’ve even learnt how to exchange ten ones for one ten!
At Moorland Junior School, we celebrate each child’s progress, supporting and challenging them as they grow in confidence. We’re so proud of their hard work! 💙
#MoorlandJuniorSchool #MathsAtMoorland #Year2 #LoveOfLearning #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Wow, wow, wow! 🌟
Some of our Year 2 children are already developing their understanding of column addition and we’re only in the autumn term! ✏️🔢
Did you know that formal column addition is included in the Year 3 National Curriculum? Some of our young mathematicians are beginning that journey now, building on their understanding of number and place value. They’ve even learnt how to exchange ten ones for one ten!
At Moorland Junior School, we celebrate each child’s progress, supporting and challenging them as they grow in confidence. We’re so proud of their hard work! 💙
#MoorlandJuniorSchool #MathsAtMoorland #Year2 #LoveOfLearning #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities
Discover the Moorland difference 💙
Choosing a school is a big decision, our Open Day is a lovely opportunity to see what could make Moorland Junior School the right fit for your child.
Meet our team, ask questions, explore our school and discover how small class sizes, a supportive, personalised approach and exciting opportunities beyond the classroom help our children thrive.
📅 Saturday 10th October
🕙 10am–2pm
📍 Moorland Junior School, Clitheroe
Whether you’re considering Reception or a place further up the school, we’d love to welcome you. Get in touch to arrange your visit. 💙
abrotherton@moorlandschool.co.uk
#OpenDay #Clitheroe #Reception2027
Discover the Moorland difference 💙
Choosing a school is a big decision, our Open Day is a lovely opportunity to see what could make Moorland Junior School the right fit for your child.
Meet our team, ask questions, explore our school and discover how small class sizes, a supportive, personalised approach and exciting opportunities beyond the classroom help our children thrive.
📅 Saturday 10th October
🕙 10am–2pm
📍 Moorland Junior School, Clitheroe
Whether you’re considering Reception or a place further up the school, we’d love to welcome you. Get in touch to arrange your visit. 💙
abrotherton@moorlandschool.co.uk
#OpenDay #Clitheroe #Reception2027
Longships, legends and fierce Viking faces! ⚔️🛡️
Our young Vikings travelled back in time for a day of discovery, exploring Viking life through traditional games, fascinating artefacts, rowing drills and shield formations.
The grand finale? A mighty Viking battle cry to give Mrs Simmonds a fright! 😂
History brought to life, with plenty of learning and laughter along the way. 💙
#MoorlandJuniorSchool #VikingDay #HistoryBroughtToLife #Clitheroe
Longships, legends and fierce Viking faces! ⚔️🛡️
Our young Vikings travelled back in time for a day of discovery, exploring Viking life through traditional games, fascinating artefacts, rowing drills and shield formations.
The grand finale? A mighty Viking battle cry to give Mrs Simmonds a fright! 😂
History brought to life, with plenty of learning and laughter along the way. 💙
#MoorlandJuniorSchool #VikingDay #HistoryBroughtToLife #Clitheroe
Today, we’ve been busy with practical paediatric first aid training! 🩹💙
From cuts and grazes to sprains and strains, and more serious emergencies involving CPR, choking and seizures. We’ve been developing the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.
Learning how to act quickly and calmly in potentially life-threatening situations is such an important part of keeping our school community safe.
A huge thank you to @manchesterfirstaidtraining for an informative, hands-on day! 👏💙
#MoorlandJuniorSchool #FirstAidTraining #SchoolLife
Today, we’ve been busy with practical paediatric first aid training! 🩹💙
From cuts and grazes to sprains and strains, and more serious emergencies involving CPR, choking and seizures. We’ve been developing the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.
Learning how to act quickly and calmly in potentially life-threatening situations is such an important part of keeping our school community safe.
A huge thank you to @manchesterfirstaidtraining for an informative, hands-on day! 👏💙
#MoorlandJuniorSchool #FirstAidTraining #SchoolLife
From hive to jar… this week it has been honey harvest time at Moorland Junior School! 🐝🍯
After months of caring for our bees, our children finally enjoyed the sweet reward of their hard work!
Since first putting on their beekeeping suits in May, the children have spent the spring and summer learning about the bees’ busy world and how to help keep our colony healthy and thriving.
First, they checked that the honeycomb was capped with wax before carefully removing the wax caps to reveal the honey underneath. They measured the honey’s water content, which was 18%, then placed the frames into the extractor and watched centrifugal force work its magic! ✨
Next came straining the honey and pouring it into jars. 🍯
The children took some of their very own Moorland honey home to share! Next week, we’ll also be selling little jars for families who would like to purchase some. 💛
It has been lovely to watch their curiosity and confidence grow as they’ve cared for our bees together. Seeing that care turn into jars of honey has given them something very special to feel proud of! 💙
#Beekeeping #Bees #HoneyHarvest #HandsOnLearning
From hive to jar… this week it has been honey harvest time at Moorland Junior School! 🐝🍯
After months of caring for our bees, our children finally enjoyed the sweet reward of their hard work!
Since first putting on their beekeeping suits in May, the children have spent the spring and summer learning about the bees’ busy world and how to help keep our colony healthy and thriving.
First, they checked that the honeycomb was capped with wax before carefully removing the wax caps to reveal the honey underneath. They measured the honey’s water content, which was 18%, then placed the frames into the extractor and watched centrifugal force work its magic! ✨
Next came straining the honey and pouring it into jars. 🍯
The children took some of their very own Moorland honey home to share! Next week, we’ll also be selling little jars for families who would like to purchase some. 💛
It has been lovely to watch their curiosity and confidence grow as they’ve cared for our bees together. Seeing that care turn into jars of honey has given them something very special to feel proud of! 💙
#Beekeeping #Bees #HoneyHarvest #HandsOnLearning
⚽️💙 At Moorland Junior School, children can follow their passions while being supported and challenged in the classroom.
Through our partnership with @soccer_hq_ , our academy pupils enjoy three coaching sessions each week alongside their education. We work closely together to support their football commitments while keeping academic progress firmly at the heart of school life.
Small classes. Big opportunities. A school where children can thrive on the pitch and in the classroom. 🌟
#SoccerHQ #Clitheroe #Football
⚽️💙 At Moorland Junior School, children can follow their passions while being supported and challenged in the classroom.
Through our partnership with @soccer_hq_ , our academy pupils enjoy three coaching sessions each week alongside their education. We work closely together to support their football commitments while keeping academic progress firmly at the heart of school life.
Small classes. Big opportunities. A school where children can thrive on the pitch and in the classroom. 🌟
#SoccerHQ #Clitheroe #Football
Admissions
Be Confident in Choosing Your Child's Education
We believe every child has the right to a high standard of education which is why we are academically non-selective. We select students based on their behaviour and personal attributes and combine this with a dedicated teaching and pastoral team. We strive to educate your child to the highest academic level, whilst ensuring they stay grounded.
We want you to feel confident in choosing Moorland to educate your child, which is why we operate an ‘open door’ policy with regard to parental visits. Our dedication to education is reflected in our students’ success.
