Inspire Academy — Primary School in Tameside

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Inspire Academy

Tameside, OL6 9RU

432 Pupils

420 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

39.00% FSM %

222 Boys

210 Girls

About Inspire Academy

Inspire Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Tameside, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 432 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Louise Armstrong.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Tameside or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Tameside
Region	North West
Administrative District	Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency	Ashton-under-Lyne
Ward	Ashton Hurst
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2015
UKPRN	10053398
URN	140427
Data Last Updated	15-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Julie Collins	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/03/2023	18/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Louise Armstrong	Local Governor	01/09/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
David Fielding	Local Governor	26/11/2021	25/11/2025	Elected by parents
Mr David Fielding	Local Governor	15/12/2025	14/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Gilmore	Local Governor	19/01/2023	18/01/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Ben Richardson	Local Governor	15/12/2025	14/12/2029	Elected by parents