Schools in Ashton-Under-Lyne
26 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Damian's RC Science College Voluntary aided school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Mossley Hollins High School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dixons Ashton Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (20)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton West End Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Holden Clough Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Livingstone Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Milton St John's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St George's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Heys Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Waterloo Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 converter | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| Samuel Laycock School Academy special sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 11–17 | — |
| Tameside College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.