Livingstone Primary School

A good community school school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Livingstone Primary School.

Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL50AP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 November 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Valeside
Mossley
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL50AP
Phone
1457832495
Website
livingstone.tameside.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106210
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Valeside, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0AP
Website
www.livingstone.tameside.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
219
Free School Meals
20.1% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.4 (8.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
219 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Grow, Learn, Achieve Together"

Value each and every child as an individual All are supported to achieve their best Children show care and consideration for others Children are tolerant of others and show respect toward them

The syllabus introduces Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as non-religious worldviews such as Humanism.

Head Teacher's Message

Livingstone Primary School is a vibrant, nurturing and high‑achieving school where the motto Grow, Learn, Achieve Together is lived out. The headteacher notes a warm, inclusive atmosphere, high expectations, a well‑planned curriculum and strong Ofsted status (GOOD, March 2022) with pride in the 2025 SATs results.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Committee School Council

Sports

Tag rugby Basketball KS1 athletics Swimming

Facilities

Forest School site within the school grounds central courtyard hall modern extension on-site kitchen

Curriculum Highlights

English Phonics Maths Science Computing Geography History Religious Education Art and Design Design and Technology Music Modern Foreign Languages Physical Education Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Little Stones Before and After School Club

SEND Provision

Little Stones Before and After School Club

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions are managed by the school office; Reception admissions apply online through Tameside with a deadline of 15 January 2026 and allocation day on 16 April 2026; For admissions at any other point in the year, contact Tameside Admissions on 0161 342 3214.

Financial Information

From September 2025, school meals will cost £3.00 per day.

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