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St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Tameside, SK14 4AGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

218

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Flynn, it falls under Tameside local authority.

St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 26 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Eco Club, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St. Paul'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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressTurner Lane, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 4AG
HeadteacherMarie Flynn
Local AuthorityTameside
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)18.7%
School Capacity218 / 236 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (3 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballAthleticsSwimmingCross CountryRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubEco ClubScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

26

Applications

49

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

25 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 St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary 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

01613682934www.st-pauls-hyde.tameside.sch.uk

Turner Lane, Hyde

Tameside, SK14 4AG

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Turner Lane, Hyde

Tameside, SK14 4AG

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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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