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Holden Clough Primary School

Tameside, OL6 8XNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#933 of 13,686 nationally

About Holden Clough Primary School

Holden Clough Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 73 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. Of those 73 applications, 38 were first-preference choices, and 29 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Tameside area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 3 to 11, with a nursery provision attached. Headteacher Adam Porter leads a school of 320 pupils, which is well under its capacity of 414. Just over a quarter of pupils (26.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average and gives a sense of the school's intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt. Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8XN
HeadteacherAdam Porter
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils320
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity320 / 414 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketTennisDanceSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingGardeningBook ClubScience ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holden Clough Primary School

Holden Clough Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.