SchoolScoresStalyhill Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Hereford Way, Mottram Old Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2TD
0161 338 4290 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 June 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Stalybridge comparisons use the 6 of its 11 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stalybridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stalybridge. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stalybridge. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stalybridge. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stalybridge. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 41% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stalybridge. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stalybridge. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stalybridge figures pool parents at the Stalybridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
65% — 5 points above the Tameside average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Tameside. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 37.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 18.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Stalybridge. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Stalyhill Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Wild Bank Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gorse Hall Primary and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradley Green Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arundale Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Raphael's Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stalyhill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Stalyhill Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Stalyhill Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Stalyhill Junior School?
89% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Stalyhill Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106189.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.