Best Schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne
44 schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne
Key Facts
- Ashton-Under-Lyne has a total of 44 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne have 55.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 5,268 pupils and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.03.
- Secondary schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne have a Progress 8 score of -0.25, an Attainment 8 score of 42.54, and 42.9% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, lagging behind national averages.
- In Ashton-Under-Lyne, 45.1% of primary school pupils and 40.4% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, with spending per pupil at £7,984 and £8,086 respectively.
Top Nurseries in Ashton-Under-Lyne
18 nurseries in Ashton-Under-Lyne
Top Primary Schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne
21 primary schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne
Holden Clough Primary School
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8XN
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence4.9%
Pupils297
P/T Ratio21.3
Samuel Laycock School
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence10.3%
Pupils252
P/T Ratio9.9
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9HU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence4.4%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio19.1
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9DD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence6.2%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio21.5
Top Secondary Schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne
3 secondary schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne
SD
St Damian's RC Science College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8BH
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.24
Attainment 852.8
Eng+Maths81%
Pupils829
Frequently Asked Questions
Ashton-Under-Lyne has 44 schools, including 21 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 18 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Ashton-Under-Lyne | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.38 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,974 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.