St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
110%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St. Peter'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 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katherine Ryan, it falls under Tameside local authority.
St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 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. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Eco Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St. Peter'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hough Hill Road, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 2HB |
| Headteacher | Katherine Ryan |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.9% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. 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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 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
Hough Hill Road, Stalybridge
Tameside, SK15 2HB
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