Dowson Primary Academy

About Dowson Primary Academy

Dowson Primary Academy is an academy converter in Hyde, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 475 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Tameside →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

475 / 475 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Marlborough Road, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 5HU

Phone

01613660177

Headteacher

Kathryn Thornburn

Website

www.dowsonprimary.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dowson Primary Academy?

Dowson Primary Academy is an academy converter in Hyde, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Dowson Primary Academy have?

Dowson Primary Academy has 475 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dowson Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dowson Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).

How does Dowson Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Dowson Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dowson Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dowson Primary Academy is part of THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Dowson Primary Academy?

Dowson Primary Academy is located at Marlborough Road, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 5HU.