- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
22 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Schools in OL5
A postcode district in Tameside
- Postcode district
- 9 schools and nurseries
In short: OL5 is a postcode district in Tameside with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries95 primary · 2 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in OL5
5 in OL5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0ES · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 147
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Top Secondary Schools in OL5
2 in OL5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
206 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 894
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in OL5
2 in OL5, highest Ofsted grade first
Castle Top Private Day Nursery
Mossley, OL5 9BL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Fire Station Day Nursery
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 9BB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in OL5
1 in OL5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Minds Education
Mossley, OL5 0BA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 7
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in OL5
1 in OL5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Minds Education
Mossley, OL5 0BA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 7
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good6
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every OL5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL5 has 9 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in OL5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about OL5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL5?
OL5 has 9 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in OL5?
The highest-ranked schools in OL5 on Eduscope are Livingstone Primary School, Milton St John's CofE Primary School, Mossley Hollins High School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in OL5?
There is 1 independent school in OL5, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in OL5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in OL5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.