Schools across Tameside
Local authority · 111 schools across 13 towns
111
77 primary · 16 secondary
36,548
91% capacity used
28
2 outstanding · 26 good
40,250
3,702 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.5%
KS2 Maths
74.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,530 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,191 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
5.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
83
2024/25
Absence trend across Tameside schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
30%
Plans Issued
876
Assessment Requests
1,052
Tribunal Cases
3
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
78
Lodged
(2.6%)
66
Heard
16
Successful
(24%)
Primary (infant classes)
50
Lodged
(1.8%)
40
Heard
7
Successful
(18%)
Secondary
257
Lodged
(8.4%)
206
Heard
29
Successful
(14%)
Total
335
Lodged
(5.5%)
272
Heard
45
Successful
(17%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.