Holden Clough Primary School
77%
Capacity
320
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Holden Clough Primary School
Holden Clough Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 320 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holden Clough Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Adam Porter, 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 933rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 57 in Tameside.
Holden Clough Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holden Clough Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Gardening, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Holden Clough 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | St. Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8XN |
| Headteacher | Adam Porter |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 320 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 320 / 414 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
933rd of 13,686
Nationally
115th of 2,065
In North West
5th 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
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St. Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL6 8XN
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