What is Dowson Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dowson Primary Academy was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/10/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Dowson Primary Academy a primary or secondary school?

Dowson Primary Academy is a primary school in Hyde, for ages 3–11.

Where is Dowson Primary Academy?

Dowson Primary Academy is in Hyde, SK14 5HU (Tameside local authority).

How many pupils attend Dowson Primary Academy?

Dowson Primary Academy has around 475 pupils on roll.

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Dowson Primary Academy

Goodgraded 11/10/2022Ages 3–11475 pupilsDoes not apply

Hyde, SK14 5HU

Tameside

Dowson Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hyde, within the Tameside local authority. The school has around 475 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/10/2022, Dowson Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Hyde can view Dowson Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Hyde (SK14 5HU), Dowson Primary 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 — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 11/10/2022

Attendance & staffing

Attendance95.8%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence9.3%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher28.7England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals21.2%England avg 24.0%

English not first language1.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-26%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Hyde

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Greenfield Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 mi Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE Primary School0.3 mi St George's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Endeavour Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi Alder Community High SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 mi Arnfield Independent School0.9 mi

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