Tameside has 9 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 71% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 3 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell High School | Outstanding | 19 Sept 2018 | SK16 |
| Hawthorns School | Outstanding | 20 May 2015 | SK14 |
| Brambles School | Good | 12 Feb 2025 | SK14 |
| The Limes School | Good | 6 Jul 2023 | OL7 |
| Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) | Good | 6 Dec 2023 | SK15 |
| Peak Forest | Requires improvement | 17 Oct 2024 | SK14 |
| Stansfield House | Urgent improvement | 20 May 2026 | SK16 |
| Samuel Laycock School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | OL6 |
| Tame Bank | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | SK15 |