The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 349
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 49.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rhys Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Rose Hill Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8YG
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 542m away
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Primary · 677m away
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Primary · 793m away
St Damian's RC Science College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Great Academy Ashton
Secondary · 1.1km away
Samuel Laycock School
Academy · 1.2km away
Silver Springs Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy?
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy currently has 349 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy take?
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy?
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8YG, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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