The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mrs Helen Hayes (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Heys Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 323m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 367m away
Ashton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 570m away
Tameside College
16 plus · 627m away
Oasis Academy Broadoak
Primary · 986m away
Inspire Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Stansfield House
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne take?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9JJ, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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