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Inspire Academy
Goodgraded 11/10/2023Ages 3–11432 pupils
Inspire Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Tameside. The school has around 432 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/10/2023, Inspire Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Tameside can view Inspire Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Tameside (OL6 9RU), Inspire Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)77%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake36.3%
Free school meals36.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language22.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher24.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence14.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Tameside
All schools in Tameside →Rosehill Methodist Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miAshton Sixth Form College0.5 miDixons Silver Springs PrimaryGood · 0.5 miSt Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.5 miArlies Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miWorks 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd)0.6 mi
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