St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Damian Arthur, it falls under Tameside local authority.
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 28 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5LB |
| Headteacher | Damian Arthur |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.5% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cheetham Hill Road, Dukinfield
Tameside, SK16 5LB
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