Best Primary Schools in Tameside 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 76 schools across Tameside. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

61.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Milton St John's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
🥈	Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
🥉	St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Primary	Good	71	View school
4.	Broadbottom Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	71	View school
5.	Livingstone Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
6.	St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
7.	St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary	Good	68	View school
8.	St Joseph's RC Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
9.	Holden Clough Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
10.	St James' Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
11.	Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Primary	Good	66	View school
12.	St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Primary	Good	66	View school
13.	St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
14.	Stalyhill Junior School Primary	Good	63	View school
15.	Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Primary	Good	63	View school
16.	Audenshaw Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
17.	Manor Green Primary Academy Primary	Good	62	View school
18.	St George's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
19.	Dane Bank Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
20.	Flowery Field Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Tameside?

There are 76 primary schools in Tameside, of which 3 (4%) 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 Milton St John's CofE Primary 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?

4% of primary schools in Tameside are rated Outstanding and 88% 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.