Mottram CofE Primary School has closed (Tuesday 31 March 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Mottram CofE Primary School.
Mottram CofE Primary School, Hyde
Mottram CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hyde. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 10 schools in Hyde with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Tameside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Mottram CofE Primary School in detail
Mottram CofE Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, swimming and multi-sports.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4.00 per day.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Mottram CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Tameside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Mottram CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Mottram CofE Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Mottram CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mottram CofE Primary School are Mottram CofE Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Arundale Primary School (0.5 miles), Hollingworth Primary School (0.8 miles) and Broadbottom Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles).
Mottram CofE Primary SchoolArundale Primary SchoolHollingworth Primary SchoolBroadbottom Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
33.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (19%) received SEN support and 3 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Mottram CofE Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Broadbottom Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Broadbottom Road (sw-bound), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Mottram CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Mottram CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Mottram CofE creates a warm, family-like community where children feel safe and supported. The school has excellent reading and phonics teaching, and pupils including those with additional needs are fully included and thrive. Teachers are dedicated to high expectations and pupils respond with polite, respectful behaviour and genuine enthusiasm for learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics with matched books and effective support for pupils who need to catch up
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum for all pupils including those with SEND, with clear assessment strategies to address gaps in learning
- High attendance, calm routines, and respectful pupil behaviour with pupils feeling safe and knowing who to talk to about concerns
- Strong partnerships with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils and those with SEND
- Teaching staff have secure subject knowledge and explain concepts clearly in most subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum delivery in a small number of subjects other than English and mathematics - some teachers do not ensure pupils' learning builds securely on what they already know
- Need for more consistent delivery of curriculum across all subjects to help all pupils learn as well as they should
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with vigilant staff who receive up-to-date training, know how to spot signs of risk, and work well with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Art clubs, archery, sports clubs, residential field centre trips, school allotment projects, corridor monitor roles, fundraising for charities and local foodbanks
Mottram CofE Primary School continues to be a good school that provides a nurturing and caring environment where pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well. The school is family-orientated with high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour.
At a Glance
33.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 95% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 84% to 44% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Mottram CofE Primary School.
- Kickstart Childcare (Mottram)At the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Mottram CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Mottram CofE Primary School is in Tameside; for families living there:
Apply to Tameside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Mottram CofE Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
129 pupils
140 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hyde
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hyde
Across Tameside council
Places available
3,050
Applications
2,451
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Tameside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
21.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
121
Total Pupils
69
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
12.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,290
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,056
Per pupil
£833k
Total funding
£35k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
15.0%
Persistent absence
120
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Mottram CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Mottram CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Mottram CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Mottram CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mottram CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Mottram CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Mottram CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Tameside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Mottram CofE Primary School?
Mottram CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Mottram CofE Primary School?
Classes at Mottram CofE Primary School average 24.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Mottram CofE Primary School?
Mottram CofE Primary School has around 121 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mottram CofE Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Mottram CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 15% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mottram CofE Primary School?
Apply through Tameside's coordinated admissions process, naming Mottram CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Mottram CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kickstart Childcare (Mottram) (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Mottram CofE Primary School?
Mottram CofE Primary School is at War Hill, Mottram, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 6JL.