Stalyhill Junior School, Stalybridge
Stalyhill Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Stalybridge. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 9 schools in Stalybridge with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- 97% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Stalyhill Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Stalyhill Junior 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 82% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stalyhill Junior School
Across Tameside, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Tameside lodged 55 appeals against primary school offers; 47 reached a hearing and 12 succeeded (25.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stalyhill Junior School are Stalyhill Infant School (0.1 miles, Good); Wild Bank Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 86% maths); Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery (1 mile, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); and St. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (1 mile, 84% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stalyhill Junior School.
Stalyhill Infant SchoolWild Bank Primary SchoolBroadbent Fold Primary School and NurserySt. Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Who goes there
12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (9.3%) received SEN support and 5 (2.2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stalybridge Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stalyhill Infant School (ne-bound), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stalyhill Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stalyhill Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Stalyhill Junior School are Dixons Pennine Academy (0.9 miles) and Longdendale High School (1.5 miles).
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stalyhill is a welcoming, harmonious school where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers have high expectations for all pupils and provide a rich range of learning experiences that create lasting memories. The school particularly excels at supporting pupils with additional needs and fostering a strong sense of responsibility through leadership roles.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that builds secure subject knowledge through logical progression of small steps
- Strong emphasis on pupils' wider development, including respect for different faiths, cultures and values
- High-quality support for pupils with SEND, including use of assistive technology
- Very positive pupil behaviour and regular attendance rates
- Rich range of trips and experiences, including visits to local art galleries and charity organisations
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils who arrive at Year 3 unable to read with sufficient fluency do not receive enough support to catch up quickly enough
- In some subjects, teachers' checks on learning do not focus on the key content pupils should know, making it harder to plan future learning
- Assessment strategies in a small number of subjects need refinement to better identify what pupils have learned
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff and pupils confirming they feel safe in school and understand how to stay safe outside of school.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to local art galleries, visits from local charities, science ambassador roles, sports leader roles, school council positions, playground mural design project
Stalyhill Junior School continues to be a good school where pupils are polite, engaged in their learning, and achieve well. The school provides a rich range of educational experiences and maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
12.3%
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 remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 55% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
28.4
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Stalyhill Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stalyhill Junior School.
- Wise Owl Club400m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stalyhill Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stalyhill Junior School is in Tameside; for families living there:
Apply to Tameside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
232 pupils
240 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stalybridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stalybridge
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.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
11.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
227
Total Pupils
109
Boys
118
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,794
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,084
Per pupil
£1269k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
3.8%
Persistent absence
236
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Stalyhill Junior School
Questions parents ask about Stalyhill Junior School
What are SATs results like at Stalyhill Junior School?
Of the pupils at Stalyhill Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Stalyhill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Stalyhill Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stalyhill Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Stalyhill Junior 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 Stalyhill Junior School?
Stalyhill Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Stalyhill Junior School?
Classes at Stalyhill Junior School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stalyhill Junior School?
Stalyhill Junior School has around 227 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stalyhill Junior School?
3% of sessions were missed at Stalyhill Junior School in 2024/25. 3.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stalyhill Junior School?
Apply through Tameside's coordinated admissions process, naming Stalyhill Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Stalyhill Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Stalyhill Junior School: Wise Owl Club (400m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Stalyhill Junior School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stalyhill Junior School?
Stalyhill Junior School is at Hereford Way, Mottram Old Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2TD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)