Inspire Academy
Tameside, OL6 9RU · Tameside · primary school
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29th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.5/10 against 1,921 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Inspire Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 435 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 0.0%, what specific support is available for pupils aiming to exceed the expected standard? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine for families?
What Ofsted said about Inspire Academy
Overview
Inspire Academy is described as providing a "warm and welcoming environment" where pupils benefit from "strong, caring relationships" with staff. The school maintains high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "polite and respectful" and who "engage enthusiastically in their learning."
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "broad and balanced curriculum" and "achieve well," with reading placed "at the centre of its curriculum."
- The school provides "strong support for pupils’ mental health and well-being," including initiatives like reading buddies and caring for a school pet.
- Staff use "strong subject knowledge" to address misconceptions, ensuring pupils "build securely on what they already know" in most subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, with the curriculum remaining "equally ambitious" for them.
- Leaders and governors provide "effective support and challenge," engaging closely with staff and parents to ensure continuous improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school must refine its curriculum thinking so teachers are clear about "the precise subject knowledge that they want pupils to learn."
- The school should use information gathered about behaviour incidents more strategically to "analyse patterns and trends" and understand the impact of behaviour systems.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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