Tyldesley Primary School, Manchester
Tyldesley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Manchester, part of Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tyldesley Primary School in detail
Tyldesley Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a caring and friendly school, with high expectations for every learner. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego and art.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Tyldesley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Tyldesley Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Tyldesley Primary School as their first choice and 104 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 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 Tyldesley Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tyldesley Primary School are Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); St Stephen's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 80% maths); Garrett Hall Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 93% maths); and St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths).
Tyldesley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and NurserySt Stephen's CofE Primary SchoolGarrett Hall Primary SchoolSt Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
The trust
Tyldesley Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tyldesley Primary School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 40% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (40%).
Who goes there
6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 21 pupils (4.8%) received SEN support and 8 (1.8%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Atherton Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kingsfield Way (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tyldesley Primary 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
Tyldesley Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Tyldesley Primary School are Fred Longworth High School (0.8 miles) and St Mary's Catholic High School (1 mile).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tyldesley is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive and develop excellent relationships with caring staff. Teaching is enthusiastic and well-planned, helping most pupils achieve well in their learning. The school goes beyond academics to develop confident, responsible citizens through varied activities, leadership opportunities, and a strong focus on pupils' wellbeing and broadening their horizons.
Key Strengths
- Pupils have warm, caring relationships with staff and show excellent behaviour and respect for others
- Early reading programme is delivered with skill and fidelity, with struggling readers receiving quick support
- Curriculum has been thoughtfully developed so pupils build on prior learning effectively
- School places strong emphasis on broadening pupils' horizons with varied enrichment activities and career exploration
- High expectations for learning and attendance are supported by effective policies and family engagement
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently check that pupils, including those with SEND, have mastered key writing skills before moving to more complex learning
- More support needed to help pupils who find writing difficult so they become proficient writers across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Arts and crafts clubs, sporting activities, language-signing club, residential visits, breakfast club, after-school club, eco-committee, reading awards scheme
Tyldesley Primary School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2020. Pupils thrive in this friendly and welcoming school where they work happily together and achieve well across most subjects.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
77 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 86% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Tyldesley Primary School
2nd October 2026
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25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
10th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
3rd July 2026
3 Jul 2026
26th June 2026
26 Jun 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Tyldesley Primary School.
- CareLoveLearn at St George's Central610m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Tyldesley Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Tyldesley Primary School is in Wigan; for families living there:
Apply to Wigan 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 Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 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
Your chances of a place at Tyldesley Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
402 pupils
420 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
6.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
441
Total Pupils
226
Boys
215
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
25.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,843
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2143k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
353
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
Tyldesley Primary School
Questions parents ask about Tyldesley Primary School
What are SATs results like at Tyldesley Primary School?
Of the pupils at Tyldesley Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Tyldesley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tyldesley Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tyldesley Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Tyldesley Primary School is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Tyldesley Primary School?
Tyldesley Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Tyldesley Primary School?
Classes at Tyldesley Primary School average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Tyldesley Primary School?
Tyldesley Primary School has around 441 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tyldesley Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Tyldesley Primary School in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tyldesley Primary School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Tyldesley 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 Tyldesley Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Tyldesley Primary School: CareLoveLearn at St George's Central (610m 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 Tyldesley Primary 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 Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tyldesley Primary School?
Tyldesley Primary School is at Ennerdale Road, Astley Tyldesley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 7PY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)