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.

Tameside has 76 primary schools, of which 2 (3%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 70 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Tameside are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Millbrook Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Tameside follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

76
Total schools
2
Outstanding
3%
Outstanding rate
61.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Millbrook Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Milton St John's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
🥉 St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Primary
 Good 82 View school
4. Stalyhill Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
5. St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Pinfold Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Arundale Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Corrie Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Greswell Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Ravensfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Hollingworth Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. St Anne's Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Livingstone Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Broadbottom Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Bradley Green Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 79 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 2 (3%) 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 Millbrook 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?
3% of primary schools in Tameside are rated Outstanding and 92% 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.