The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 320
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 26.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Porter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St. Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8XN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holden Clough Primary School?
Holden Clough Primary School currently has 320 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holden Clough Primary School take?
Holden Clough Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holden Clough Primary School?
Holden Clough Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8XN, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holden Clough Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holden Clough Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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