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Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

Tameside, OL6 8YGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8YG
HeadteacherRhys Jones
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils349
Free School Meals (FSM)49.1%
School Capacity349 / 472 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 94%

1915th of 2,065

In North West

Top 93%

55th of 57

In Tameside

Top 96%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

37%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:57%
Higher:4%
Writing
Expected:67%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:51%
Higher:6%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -20%

'22/23

57%

'23/24

37%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitResourced Provision

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

Facilities

5
Sports HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryGymnasticsAthleticsNetballTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningFilm ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

25

Applications

41

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

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

Contact Information

01613438485www.rosehillmethodistprimary.co.uk

Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne

Tameside, OL6 8YG

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Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne

Tameside, OL6 8YG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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