Godley Community Primary Academy

About Godley Community Primary Academy

Godley Community Primary Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 24 out of 29 places offered to first-preference applicants in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school was oversubscribed, receiving 74 total applications for those places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.55. That means for every place available, more than two and a half families wanted it, which is a strong signal of parent confidence. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good overall, with two areas judged Outstanding: personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. That’s a particularly encouraging sign for parents who want reassurance that their child will be well supported socially and emotionally as well as academically. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with the previous one in 2012 also awarding Good for overall effectiveness and leadership.

Academically, Godley performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 83% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Tameside average of 62%. That places the school 6th out of 57 primary schools in the local authority, putting it in the top 10% regionally and the top 7% nationally. In maths, 93% of pupils met the expected standard and 38% achieved a higher score, with an average scaled score of 108. Reading results were similarly strong, with 83% at expected and 38% at a higher level, also averaging 108. Writing saw 83% at expected and 17% at a higher level. While progress scores are not available, the attainment figures alone suggest solid teaching across the core subjects.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a dining hall and a chapel, plus an outdoor playground. Sports provision includes gymnastics, cross country, football and cricket, and there are clubs in drama, choir, chess, coding and art. Godley has nursery provision for younger children and supports pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, and other difficulties or disabilities. With 20.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a broadly representative local community. It is a good fit for families who want a well-regarded, oversubscribed primary that combines strong academic results with a clear focus on personal development and behaviour, all within a supportive, community-focused setting.

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