St Peter's CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Peter's CofE Primary School
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Peter's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Wilson, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6183rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 57 in Tameside.
St Peter's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter's CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, St Peter'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Oxford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL7 0NB |
| Headteacher | John Wilson |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.7% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6183rd of 13,686
Nationally
889th of 2,065
In North West
27th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
65%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Oxford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL7 0NB
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