Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Tameside 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 109 schools across Tameside. Updated with 2025–26 data.

109

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

61.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Hawthorns School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Cromwell High School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Millbrook Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Milton St John's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
5.	St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Primary	Good	82	View school
6.	Stalyhill Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
7.	St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
8.	Pinfold Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
9.	Arundale Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Mossley Hollins High School Secondary	Good	80	View school
11.	Corrie Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
12.	Greswell Primary School and Nursery Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Tameside Alternative Provision Academy Not applicable	Good	80	View school
14.	Ravensfield Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Hollingworth Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	St Anne's Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Tameside?

There are 109 primary & secondary schools in Tameside, of which 7 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Tameside?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Tameside is Hawthorns School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Tameside?

Primary and secondary school applications in Tameside are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Tameside council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Tameside?

6% of primary & secondary schools in Tameside are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 80.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.