- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.9
Schools in OL7
A postcode district in Tameside
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: OL7 is a postcode district in Tameside with 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries105 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All OL7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OL7
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 OL7
5 in OL7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
53 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 431
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
26 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 227
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
Secondary Schools in OL7
1 in OL7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Limes School
Preston, OL7 9DU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in OL7
4 in OL7, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Stars Pdn
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0TL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Happy Hedgehogs Pre-School
Waterloo, OL7 9QA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Leap Nursery
Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 0NQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in OL7
1 in OL7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Limes School
Preston, OL7 9DU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in OL7
1 in OL7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Limes School
Preston, OL7 9DU · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 4
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OL7, 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.
- Good8
- Not graded yet2
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 OL7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OL7 has 10 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 OL7
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 OL7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OL7?
OL7 has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 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 OL7?
The highest-ranked schools in OL7 on Eduscope are St Peter's CofE Primary School, Canon Burrows CofE Primary School, Canon Johnson CofE Primary 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 OL7?
There is 1 independent school in OL7, 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 OL7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in OL7 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.