Linden Road Academy
Tameside, M34 6EF · Tameside · primary school
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15th 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 — 6.8/10 against 1,673 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Linden Road Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join rugby, yoga, badminton, and football teams, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 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 aiming to reach the higher standard? How are the sports clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Linden Road Academy
Overview
Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base continues to be a “good school,” described as “friendly and diverse” where all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are welcomed. Leaders have established effective systems to tackle poor behaviour and bullying, ensuring pupils feel “happy and safe” while working hard to meet high expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with leaders carefully ordering knowledge to help teachers build on prior learning.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” enhanced by regular training, enabling them to choose suitable resources for pupil learning.
- There is a “highly effective programme to promote pupils’ personal development,” including lessons on healthy relationships and British values.
- Pupils with SEND receive necessary specialist support and “participate fully in the daily life of the school.”
- Leaders are “considerate of staff’s workload” and provide resources to promote positive well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must better check that pupils have a “secure understanding of earlier learning” to resolve misconceptions quickly.
- Staff should identify and address gaps in reading knowledge for some key stage 1 pupils caused by “previous weaknesses in the early reading curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff trained to identify concerns and specific systems in place to help pupils with communication difficulties report issues.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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