Godley Community Primary Academy
108%
Capacity
227
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Godley Community Primary Academy
Godley Community Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Godley Community Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Clawley-Welton, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 973rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 57 in Tameside.
Godley Community Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 29 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Godley Community Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Godley Community Primary Academy 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St John's Drive, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 2QB |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Clawley-Welton |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 210 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
973rd of 13,686
Nationally
123rd of 2,065
In North West
6th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
83%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 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
St John's Drive, Hyde
Tameside, SK14 2QB
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