The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Thornburn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marlborough Road, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5HU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dowson Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dowson Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dowson Primary Academy?
Dowson Primary Academy currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dowson Primary Academy take?
Dowson Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dowson Primary Academy?
Dowson Primary Academy is in Hyde, SK14 5HU, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dowson Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dowson Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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