Best Secondary Schools in Tameside 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 16 schools across Tameside. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Tameside has 16 secondary schools, of which 2 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 8 rated Good — 63% of secondary schools in Tameside are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Mossley Hollins High 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.

16
Total schools
2
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
61.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Mossley Hollins High School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥈 St Damian's RC Science College
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
🥉 Laurus Ryecroft
Secondary
 Outstanding 74 View school
4. Fairfield High School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
5. Droylsden Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
6. Hyde High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
7. Audenshaw School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
8. St Thomas More RC College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
9. West Hill School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
10. Alder Community High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 51 View school
11. Copley Academy
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
12. Longdendale High School
Secondary
 Inadequate 39 View school
13. Rayner Stephens High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 37 View school
14. Denton Community Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 35 View school
15. Great Academy Ashton
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 35 View school
16. All Saints Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 34 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Tameside?
There are 16 secondary schools in Tameside, of which 2 (13%) 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 Mossley Hollins High 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?
13% of secondary schools in Tameside are rated Outstanding and 50% 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.