Stalyhill Junior School
Stalybridge, SK15 2TD · Tameside · primary school
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10th 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 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stalyhill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 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
With 13 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Stalyhill Junior School
Overview
Stalyhill Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a "harmonious place in which to learn" where pupils are "polite and welcoming." The school maintains high expectations for achievement, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of their education through a "coherent and well-thought-out curriculum."
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed with "meticulous" attention to the small steps in knowledge, supporting pupils to develop a "secure body of subject knowledge over time."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "high-quality support promptly," with staff successfully adapting curriculum delivery to meet their needs.
- Behaviour is "very positive," with pupils moving around school in a "sensible and orderly way" and engaging positively with their learning.
- The school places a "very strong emphasis on pupils’ wider development," fostering respect for different faiths, cultures, and values through debates and nominated roles.
- Staff report being "highly positive about the support and the consideration that they receive for their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that a small number of pupils who struggle to learn to read benefit from "regular and effective support" to practise reading sounds, as current help is insufficient for some to catch up.
- In a small number of subjects, assessment strategies do not focus on the "most important knowledge," preventing teachers from accurately identifying what pupils know; the school should refine its approach to assessment in these areas.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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