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Schools in Audenshaw

A town in Tameside

  • Town
  • 11 schools and nurseries
  • 2,582 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Audenshaw at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Audenshaw's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries115 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths53%Attainment 8 48.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary30%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Audenshaw

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.

All Audenshaw primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Audenshaw

5 mainstream schools in Audenshaw, best first

Audenshaw Primary School

Manchester, M34 5NG · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

34 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
209
Pupils per teacher
21.8
View school Audenshaw Primary School

Aldwyn Primary School

Manchester, M34 5SF · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results well above the England average.

47 first choices, 48 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
5.6%
Pupils
418
Pupils per teacher
23.0
View school Aldwyn Primary School
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Audenshaw

1 mainstream schools in Audenshaw, best first

Audenshaw School

Manchester, M34 5NB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

189 first choices, 201 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
1,077
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Audenshaw School

Nurseries in Audenshaw

5 in Audenshaw, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries
The map

Every school in Audenshaw, 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.

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Audenshaw Primary School, Expected standard in every areaAudenshaw School, GoodPoplar Street Primary School, GoodAldwyn Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSt Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Stephen's CofE Primary School, Requires improvement in 5 areasThe Learning Hive Nursery School, GoodChildren 4 Most at Squirrels Wood, GoodLittle Giggles Private Day Nursery & Preschool - Audenshaw, GoodKids Planet Audenshaw, Urgent improvement in 5 areasBump & Beyond Day Nursery
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet5
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 Audenshaw school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Audenshaw's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Audenshaw vs England

How good are Audenshaw's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Audenshaw

AudenshawEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    53%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    30%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Audenshaw in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
53% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Audenshaw has 11 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

30% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Audenshaw's state schools each January.

Down 1% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Audenshaw30%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Audenshaw

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How many schools are in Audenshaw?

Audenshaw has 11 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Audenshaw?

The highest-ranked schools in Audenshaw on Eduscope are St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Audenshaw School, Audenshaw 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.

What percentage of schools in Audenshaw are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Audenshaw hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Audenshaw perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Audenshaw, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Audenshaw?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Audenshaw is 18.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Audenshaw schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Audenshaw is 13.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Audenshaw?

There are 2,582 pupils enrolled across schools in Audenshaw, with 1,505 in primary and 1,077 in secondary. 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Audenshaw?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in Audenshaw 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.

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