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A GOOD school with OUTSTANDING early years and personal development.
Handful of reception places available for September 2025 – apply via your local authority.
Looking for a reception place at a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING features?
Call now to book a visit – 0121 556 0340.
Nursery expansion – morning, afternoon and full-day places available from January 2025 >>
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The latest data from Sandwell local authority show that:
- Our pupils exceed Sandwell and National averages for the combined expected standard at Key Stage 2.
- Key Stage 1 pupils exceed Sandwell and National achievements in Reading, Writing and Mathematics at the greater depth standard.
- In writing, high-attaining pupils exceed both Sandwell and National achievements by over 10%.
- Key Stage 2 pupils at Tameside exceed both Sandwell and National achievements in all subjects – Reading, Writing, Mathematics and combined measures. This places us in the top 20 of the 86 schools in Sandwell for the combined measure.
- Key Stage 2 Mathematics results are in the top ten out of 86 Sandwell Primary schools.
Ofsted
We received high praise from the latest inspection report by Ofsted, with the school achieving a judgement of good in all areas, including outstanding for personal development and early years provision.
Apply for a school place
If your child is due to start Reception in September 2025, we are excited to welcome you to our school! Below is an overview of the application process to secure a place for your child.
Key dates:
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2025
- Offer Day: 16 April 2025 – you will be notified of your child’s allocated school place.
How to apply:
- Online application: Applications for Reception places must be submitted through your local council’s online school admissions system. Visit the council’s website and complete the form within the given deadlines. Information for Sandwell local authority admissions >>
- Information required: Ensure you have the following details ready:
- Your child’s full name, date of birth, and home address
- Parent or guardian’s contact information
- Your top school preferences – you may list several schools, make sure you put your preferred school at the top of the list.
View the Sandwell Council admissions website.
For Admissions Queries: admin@tpa.shirelandcat.net
2024 Reception Places
We still have places left in reception for September 2024. Apply for a place through your local authority.
Admissions documents
At Tameside Primary Academy, our admissions arrangements comply at all times with The School Admissions Code as well as The School Admission Appeals Code.
Visit our School Policies page to view our Admissions Policy.
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