Denton West End Primary School
Manchester, M34 2JX · Tameside · primary school
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24th of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Denton West End Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 436 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the areas highlighted by the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Denton West End Primary School
Overview
Denton West End Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, well cared for, and achieve highly in national tests. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils learn to treat each other with kindness and take on responsibilities, such as acting as ‘peer mediators’. Staff demonstrate secure subject knowledge and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and behave positively, learning practical strategies to manage their feelings and conduct.
- The redesigned curriculum has increased ambition for all pupils, with staff designing activities that build on prior knowledge.
- Reading is promoted effectively from the Nursery upwards, with staff providing tailored support for those struggling with phonics.
- Pupils with SEND are identified early and contribute confidently to lessons alongside their peers.
- Trustees work closely with the school to improve education quality, and staff workload has reduced due to changes in curriculum design time.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not thought as deeply as it should about the essential knowledge pupils need to remember over time.
- The school should ensure effective processes are in place for pupils to revisit and consolidate prior knowledge before moving on to new learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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