Dowson Primary Academy Catchment Area
Dowson Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Hyde, Tameside , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 475 pupils, and a capacity of 475 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
475
Pupils
475
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Dowson Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dowson Primary Academy 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.
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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.
Find Tameside catchment area documents →Dowson Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Marlborough Road, Hyde, SK14 5HU
- Local authority
- Tameside
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 24% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143377
Other Primary Schools in Hyde
If Dowson Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hyde are the next closest alternatives.
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Flowery Field Primary School Catchment Area
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Godley Community Primary Academy Catchment Area
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Bradley Green Primary Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dowson Primary Academy
Is Dowson Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Dowson Primary Academy currently has 475 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 475 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Dowson Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Dowson Primary Academy 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 Dowson Primary Academy cover? ▾
Dowson Primary Academy is a primary school in Hyde, 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 Dowson Primary Academy? ▾
Dowson Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.