The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.5
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
19.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 816
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Natalie Gilligan (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
June 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Birch Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYew Tree Primary School
Primary · 350m away
Oakdale School
Special school · 370m away
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 413m away
Cromwell High School
Special school · 439m away
Rayner Stephens High School
Secondary · 439m away
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Primary · 456m away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Base
Primary · 945m away
Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision
Primary · 945m away
Questions parents ask
Is All Saints Catholic College a selective school?
No. All Saints Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is All Saints Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
All Saints Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Saints Catholic College?
All Saints Catholic College currently has 816 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Saints Catholic College take?
All Saints Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is All Saints Catholic College?
All Saints Catholic College is in Dukinfield, SK16 5AP, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Saints Catholic College have a sixth form?
No, All Saints Catholic College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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