Dowson Primary Academy is a academy converter serving families in Hyde and the wider Tameside area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 475 pupils on roll with space for 475, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 11 October 2022, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.