Is Lyndhurst Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 49th of 63 primary schools in Tameside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Lyndhurst Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at Lyndhurst Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Lyndhurst Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Lyndhurst Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Lyndhurst Primary School

Lyndhurst Community Primary School, Dukinfield, SK16 4JS

Local ranking49th of 63 primary schools in Tameside

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

236

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 21 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Continues from Lyndhurst Community Primary School (URN 106192) since 1 October 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 74.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 219
Boys: 112 (53%)
Girls: 99 (47%)
Capacity: 236 (89% full)
SEND: 26.5%
FSM Eligible: 62.2%
EAL: 15.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.4%
SEN Support: 20.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,991/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.0%
Asian Pakistani: 5.0%
Black African: 4.6%
Asian Other: 2.7%
Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.8%
Black Other: 1.8%
White Other: 0.9%

79.0%

White British

5.0%

Asian Pakistani

4.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01613307220

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Lyndhurst Community Primary School

Dukinfield, North West

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Administrative

URN: 150085
UKPRN: 10093272
Establishment No.: 2024
Trust: VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST

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