Tameside Primary Academy
About Tameside Primary Academy
Tameside Primary Academy is a mixed state primary school in Sandwell, West Midlands, currently educating 395 pupils against a capacity of 489, meaning it has some room to grow. The school serves a community with significant socio-economic challenges: 50.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a clear indicator of the local context. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 52 applications for 39 places, with 36 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.33. This suggests that local families actively choose Tameside over other options, even with a high proportion of pupils facing disadvantage. The school’s nursery provision also feeds into the primary intake, and its religious character is listed as 'does not apply', making it a fully non-denominational option for families across Sandwell.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Feb 2023Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:45-08:40
After-school care
15:30-16:30
Source: tamesideprimary.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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