St George's CofE Primary School
108%
Capacity
227
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St George's CofE Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St George's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Hewitt, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4109th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 57 in Tameside.
St George's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 29 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Rounders, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St George's CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 1JL |
| Headteacher | Nicola Hewitt |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.3% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 210 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4109th of 13,686
Nationally
598th of 2,065
In North West
16th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
70%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Hyde
Tameside, SK14 1JL
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