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Dane Bank Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dane Bank Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Stockport, Tameside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 237 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

237

Pupils

240

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Dane Bank Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Dane Bank Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Dane Bank Primary School — School Information

Full address
Thornley Lane South, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6QG
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
18.3% of pupils
DfE URN
147371

Other Primary Schools in Stockport

If Dane Bank Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stockport are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dane Bank Primary School

Is Dane Bank Primary School oversubscribed?

Dane Bank Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dane Bank Primary School?

Admission to Dane Bank Primary School is managed by Tameside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Dane Bank Primary School cover?

Dane Bank Primary School is a primary school in Stockport, Tameside, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dane Bank Primary School?

Dane Bank Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.