The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 51.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mr John Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Oxford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 0NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGuide Bridge Independent School
Independent · Very close
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 423m away
Poplar Street Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Ravensfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Audenshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Audenshaw School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lyndhurst Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tameside Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's CofE Primary School?
St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0NB, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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