Tameside Alternative Provision Academy, Dukinfield

From the headteacher's welcome: "This is a remarkable milestone-a chance to build something transformative, together, for the communities we serve. Our vision is rooted in the power of relational inclusion. We believe that schools thrive when every child, every colleague, and every family feels seen, valued, and supported."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming and Duke of Edinburgh.

Across Tameside, 87% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 96% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Tameside lodged 253 appeals against secondary school offers; 213 reached a hearing and 29 succeeded (13.6% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Tameside Alternative Provision Academy are Hyde High School (0.7 miles, Attainment 8 39.8); All Saints Catholic College (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 36.5); Rayner Stephens High School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 35.1); and Audenshaw School (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 48.4).

Tameside Alternative Provision Academy is one of 7 schools run by Ambition Community Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 60 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 37% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 28% to a further education college and 3% into work.

71.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 63 pupils (34.4%) received SEN support and 55 (30.1%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Hyde North Rail Station, about 690 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Outram Road (opposite), 70 metres away.

The primary schools closest to Tameside Alternative Provision Academy are Ravensfield Primary School (0.5 miles); St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.7 miles); Flowery Field Primary School (0.8 miles); and Yew Tree Primary School (0.8 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.