Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
74%
Capacity
349
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 349 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rhys Jones, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12839th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 57 in Tameside.
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 25 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Rosehill Methodist Primary 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 | None |
| Address | Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8YG |
| Headteacher | Rhys Jones |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 349 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.1% |
| School Capacity | 349 / 472 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12839th of 13,686
Nationally
1915th of 2,065
In North West
55th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
37%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL6 8YG
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