Godley Community Primary Academy
Hyde, SK14 2QB · Tameside · primary school
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8th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 4,013 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Godley Community Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the current inspection rating reflect recent changes in teaching practice?
What Ofsted said about Godley Community Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes a school with a strong sense of community where pupils are “happy, safe and enjoy their learning.” Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who are “kind and caring” and achieve well across a range of subjects. The inspection highlights an “aspirational and ambitious curriculum” that effectively supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary behaviour,” being “respectful and polite” and maintaining calm, purposeful classrooms.
- There is an “exceptional range of enrichment activities,” including the school band, clubs, and peer mentoring roles, which broaden pupils’ horizons.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with staff delivering phonics well and creating an environment where “books are held in high regard.”
- Pupils with SEND are identified quickly and follow the same curriculum as their classmates through effective adaptations.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders mindful of workload and providing professional support from the multi-academy trust.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders must refine strategies to ensure pupils “embed knowledge successfully in their long-term memory,” as some cannot currently apply prior knowledge to new learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to be alert to risks and leaders making timely referrals to external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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