The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 432
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Armstrong (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mossley Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9RU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRosehill Methodist Primary Academy
Primary · 542m away
Arlies Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Ashton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 730m away
Silver Springs Primary Academy
Primary · 785m away
St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 881m away
Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd)
Special school · 901m away
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Primary · 1.1km away
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Inspire Academy's Ofsted rating?
Inspire Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Inspire Academy?
Inspire Academy currently has 432 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Inspire Academy take?
Inspire Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Inspire Academy?
Inspire Academy is in Tameside, OL6 9RU, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Inspire Academy have a sixth form?
No, Inspire Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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