The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 36.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Hughes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Broadhill Road, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 1HQ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Arlies Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Arlies Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arlies Primary School?
Arlies Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arlies Primary School take?
Arlies Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Arlies Primary School?
Arlies Primary School is in Stalybridge, SK15 1HQ, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Arlies Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Arlies Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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