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Schools in Hattersley

A town in Tameside

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 794 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries53 primary · 1 nursery
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1162%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary48%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Hattersley

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.

All Hattersley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Hattersley

3 mainstream schools in Hattersley, best first

Pinfold Primary School

Hyde, SK14 3NL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

26 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
6.0%
Pupils
376
Pupils per teacher
19.5
View school Pinfold Primary School

Discovery Academy

Hyde, SK14 3LE · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

25 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1160%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
211
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school Discovery Academy

Secondary Schools in Hattersley

0 in Hattersley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Peak Forest

Hyde, SK14 3QF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
25
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Peak Forest

Nurseries in Hattersley

1 in Hattersley, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Hattersley

1 in Hattersley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Peak Forest

Hyde, SK14 3QF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
25
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Peak Forest

Private Schools in Hattersley

1 in Hattersley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Peak Forest

Hyde, SK14 3QF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
25
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Peak Forest
The map

Every school in Hattersley, 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.

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Discovery Academy, GoodPinfold Primary School, GoodPeak Forest, Requires improvementSt James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodSky High Achievers Melandra, Good
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
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 Hattersley school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Hattersley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Hattersley vs England

How good are Hattersley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Hattersley

HattersleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    62%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    48%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

75%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Hattersley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
62% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Hattersley has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 20% more pupils than in 2018.

48% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Hattersley's state schools each January.

Up 20% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Hattersley48%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Hattersley

How many schools are in Hattersley?

Hattersley has 5 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 1 nursery, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Hattersley?

The highest-ranked schools in Hattersley on Eduscope are Pinfold Primary School, Discovery Academy, St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 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.

What percentage of schools in Hattersley are rated Good or Outstanding?

75% of inspected schools in Hattersley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Hattersley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Hattersley, 62% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Hattersley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Hattersley is 18.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Hattersley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Hattersley is 15.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Hattersley?

There are 794 pupils enrolled across schools in Hattersley, with 794 in primary. 47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Hattersley?

There is 1 independent school in Hattersley, 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 Hattersley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Hattersley 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.

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