Livingstone Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0AP · Tameside · primary school
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5th 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 — 7.9/10 against 3,328 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 41% | 3.50 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Livingstone Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Coding, Debate, and Sewing clubs, or the Junior Duke Award Scheme. Sports include swimming, tag rugby, basketball, and athletics, with a residential trip to Robinwood. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Junior Duke Award Scheme? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Livingstone Primary School
Overview
Livingstone Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy and feel valued in a caring atmosphere. Leaders have set high aspirations for learning, and all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, achieve well across the curriculum despite pandemic-related delays. The school maintains strong behaviour, effective safeguarding, and positive relationships with parents and staff.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and feel safe, trusting adults to address bullying and safety matters swiftly.
- All pupils achieve well in subjects across the curriculum, with comprehensive support in place for those finding reading difficult.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as others and achieve as well as their peers.
- Staff appreciate the consideration given to their workload and well-being, and governors effectively challenge leaders to improve the curriculum.
- The vast majority of parents and carers were very positive about the school in the Ofsted Parent View survey.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders must refine the curriculum to clearly define the essential knowledge pupils need to remember for future learning.
- Teachers should ensure checks on pupils’ learning focus on how well key content has been remembered over time to improve recall.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving comprehensive training and engaging well with other agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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