Greenfield Primary Academy
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Greenfield Primary Academy
Greenfield Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Greenfield Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zoe Neophitou, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3403rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 57 in Tameside.
Greenfield Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 18 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 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 Greenfield Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Chess, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Greenfield 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Queen Street, Greenfield Primary Academy, Cheshire, Tameside, SK14 1QD |
| Headteacher | Zoe Neophitou |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3403rd of 13,686
Nationally
479th of 2,065
In North West
12th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
73%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queen Street, Greenfield Primary Academy, Cheshire
Tameside, SK14 1QD
Queen Street, Greenfield Primary Academy, Cheshire
Tameside, SK14 1QD
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