The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 827
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mr Sheldon Logue (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8BH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Academy Ashton
Secondary · 612m away
Samuel Laycock School
Academy · 621m away
St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 657m away
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Broadoak
Primary · 1.2km away
Inspire Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Park Dean Community Special School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Damian's RC Science College a selective school?
No. St Damian's RC Science College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Damian's RC Science College's Ofsted rating?
St Damian's RC Science College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Damian's RC Science College?
St Damian's RC Science College currently has 827 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Damian's RC Science College take?
St Damian's RC Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Damian's RC Science College?
St Damian's RC Science College is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Damian's RC Science College have a sixth form?
No, St Damian's RC Science College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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