Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School
96%
Capacity
224
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School
Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 233 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katrina Cole, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7958th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 57 in Tameside.
Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Higham Lane, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 5LX |
| Headteacher | Katrina Cole |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 233 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7958th of 13,686
Nationally
1133rd of 2,065
In North West
35th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Higham Lane, Hyde
Tameside, SK14 5LX
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