The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 194 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,116
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- AUDENSHAW SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Principal Holly Eckhardt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Hazel Street, Audenshaw, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 5NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPoplar Street Primary School
Primary · 381m away
Hawthorns Community School
Special school · 396m away
Egerton Park Arts College
Secondary · 659m away
Russell Scott Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Audenshaw Primary School
Primary · 802m away
Denton Community Academy
Secondary · 914m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Audenshaw School a selective school?
No. Audenshaw School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Audenshaw School's Ofsted rating?
Audenshaw School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Audenshaw School?
Audenshaw School currently has 1,116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Audenshaw School take?
Audenshaw School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Audenshaw School?
Audenshaw School is in Manchester, M34 5NB, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Audenshaw School have a sixth form?
No, Audenshaw School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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