- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 297
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in OL6
A postcode district in Tameside
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: OL6 is a postcode district in Tameside with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2511 primary · 4 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL6
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 OL6
11 in OL6, best first
St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9DP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 249
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
54 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 435
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
Top Secondary Schools in OL6
4 in OL6, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
192 first choices, 159 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 829
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
196 first choices, 258 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 1,326
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in OL6
9 in OL6, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Giggles Private Day Nursery And Preschool - Ashton-Under-Lyne
Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 9QD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Charlestown Private Day Nursery Ltd
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8SS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Children 4 Most
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7HW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in OL6
1 in OL6, by the school's Eduscope score
Ashton Sixth Form College
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RL · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
No published results yet.
Special Schools in OL6
1 in OL6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Samuel Laycock School
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 8RF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 17
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 252
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.0
Private Schools in OL6
1 in OL6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Safe Start School
Tameside, OL6 7ST · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 27
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL6, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good15
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet7
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 OL6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL6 has 25 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 OL6
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 OL6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL6?
OL6 has 25 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 9 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 OL6?
The highest-ranked schools in OL6 on Eduscope are St Damian's RC Science College, Holden Clough Primary School, St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. 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 OL6?
There is 1 independent school in OL6. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in OL6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in OL6 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.