Livingstone Primary School
93%
Capacity
224
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Livingstone Primary School
Livingstone 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 224 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Livingstone Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Willard, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6091st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 57 in Tameside.
Livingstone Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 24 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 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 Livingstone Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Coding, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Livingstone 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 | Valeside, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL5 0AP |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Willard |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.7% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 240 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6091st of 13,686
Nationally
878th of 2,065
In North West
25th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
65%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 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
Valeside, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL5 0AP
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