- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 35 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 325
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Schools in SK16
A postcode district in Tameside
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: SK16 is a postcode district in Tameside with 8 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries178 primary · 5 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All SK16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SK16
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SK16
8 in SK16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.6%
- Pupils
- 217
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
30 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Top Secondary Schools in SK16
5 in SK16, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
126 first choices, 146 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 810
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
131 first choices, 161 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1635.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.1%
- Pupils
- 635
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
Nurseries in SK16
5 in SK16, highest Ofsted grade first
Kids Planet Dukinfield
Dukinfield, SK16 4BZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Boat House Day Nursery
Dukinfield, SK16 4BX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Pre-School
Dukinfield, SK16 5JF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SK16
1 in SK16, by the school's Eduscope score
Cromwell High School
Dukinfield, SK16 5BJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 156
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.6
Special Schools in SK16
3 in SK16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cromwell High School
Dukinfield, SK16 5BJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 156
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.6
Oakdale School
Dukinfield, SK16 5LD · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 3 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 167
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.5
Stansfield House
Dukinfield, SK16 4HG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SK16
1 in SK16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Stansfield House
Dukinfield, SK16 4HG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 24
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SK16, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good8
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SK16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SK16 has 17 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SK16
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SK16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SK16?
SK16 has 17 schools, including 8 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SK16?
The highest-ranked schools in SK16 on Eduscope are St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield, Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery, Lyndhurst Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SK16?
There is 1 independent school in SK16, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in SK16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in SK16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.