Greenside Primary School
109%
Capacity
456
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Greenside Primary School
Greenside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 456 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 419 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Greenside Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Curtis, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9895th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 57 in Tameside.
Greenside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 46 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Greenside Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Greenside 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Greenside Lane, Manchester, Tameside, M43 7RA |
| Headteacher | Alison Curtis |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 456 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.6% |
| School Capacity | 456 / 419 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9895th of 13,686
Nationally
1427th of 2,065
In North West
43rd of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Greenside Lane, Manchester
Tameside, M43 7RA
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