Question 1

Is Godley Community Primary Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school was graded Good overall at its 13-14 June 2023 inspection, with Outstanding for Behaviour and attitudes and Outstanding for Personal development. In the 2024-25 / 2025 dataset, 70% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and 10% achieved the higher standard.

Question 2

What are the fees at Godley Community Primary Academy?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded primary school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may still have optional costs such as uniform, trips and wraparound childcare.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are made through Tameside's coordinated admissions system. The published timeline for September 2027 entry states applications open 01 November 2026, close 15 January 2027, and offers are issued on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

Is Godley Community Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The latest admissions dataset shows 74 applications for 29 offers on the primary entry route, which is 2.55 applications per place.

Question 5

Does the school have nursery provision?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school describes a teacher-led two-year-old provision called The Nook, plus nursery for three-year-olds. Nursery applications are made directly to the school rather than through the Reception coordinated admissions round.

Question 6

Does the school offer wraparound childcare?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school’s Purple Planet provision runs 7:45am–9:00am and after school from 3:30pm to 5:00pm or 6:00pm, with published per-session charges.

Question 7

What extracurricular activities are available?

Accepted Answer

Examples referenced by the school and inspection evidence include Godley Noise (school band), cookery, yoga, chess and eco-club, alongside other after-school clubs such as computing, Lego and themed clubs depending on the term.

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