Dowson Primary Academy

Dowson Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Dowson Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Dowson Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in July 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dowson Primary Academy?

Dowson Primary Academy has 477 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dowson Primary Academy take?

Dowson Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Dowson Primary Academy located?

Dowson Primary Academy is located in Hyde, SK14 5HU, Tameside.

How do I apply to Dowson Primary Academy?

Dowson Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Dowson Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Dowson Primary Academy was 0.449 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dowson Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.9% of pupils at Dowson Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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