Inspire Academy
103%
Capacity
432
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Inspire Academy
Inspire Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 432 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Inspire Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Armstrong, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2047th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 57 in Tameside.
Inspire Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 59 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Inspire Academy include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Inspire 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 | Mossley Road, Tameside, Tameside, OL6 9RU |
| Headteacher | Louise Armstrong |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 432 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.0% |
| School Capacity | 432 / 420 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2047th of 13,686
Nationally
265th of 2,065
In North West
7th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
77%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
51 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Inspire Academy
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Contact Information
Mossley Road, Tameside
Tameside, OL6 9RU
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