Wild Bank Primary School
URN: 147917 • Stalybridge SK15 2PG
Overview
- Name
- Wild Bank Primary School
- URN
- 147917
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 33.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Janet Wales (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01613037404
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Demesne Drive, Stalybridge SK15 2PG
Summary
Wild Bank Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Stalybridge, Tameside, with a current enrolment of 137 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where children feel happy, safe, and respected. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Wild Bank is designed to provide a broad and ambitious educational experience, focusing on the retention of long-term knowledge. The school employs cognitive science principles to enhance learning, allowing students to master foundational skills before progressing to more complex concepts. This approach includes a two-year cycle for subjects like Art, History, and Geography, ensuring that students revisit and deepen their understanding over time.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (56.7%), Wild Bank Primary School is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes families to engage with school life, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
The curriculum at Wild Bank is designed to provide a broad and ambitious educational experience, focusing on the retention of long-term knowledge. The school employs cognitive science principles to enhance learning, allowing students to master foundational skills before progressing to more complex concepts. This approach includes a two-year cycle for subjects like Art, History, and Geography, ensuring that students revisit and deepen their understanding over time.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (56.7%), Wild Bank Primary School is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes families to engage with school life, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
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- Home (other)
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- Virtual Tour (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates and School Day (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Tameside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 137
- Boys
- 71
- Girls
- 66
- FSM %
- 56.70
- Open date
- 2020-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 137 | 71 | 66 | 210 | 56.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 141 | 70 | 71 | 210 | 50.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 158 | 80 | 78 | 210 | 49.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 158 | 80 | 78 | 210 | 49.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 175 | 86 | 89 | 210 | 45.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 |
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