St Christopher's RC Primary School
URN: 106256 • Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9DP
Overview
- Name
- St Christopher's RC Primary School
- URN
- 106256
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Noone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01613305880
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Christopher's Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9DP
Summary
St Christopher's RC Primary School, located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 242 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 240. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment based on its core values of Faith, Friendship, Kindness, and Courage. It aims to instill a sense of faith and community among students while encouraging them to reflect on their actions and support others.
The curriculum at St Christopher's is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, promoting both academic excellence and emotional development. The school has achieved notable academic success, ranking in the top 3% of schools nationally for Key Stage 2 results in 2024. Additionally, the school has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted for Behaviour and Personal Development, as well as for its Early Years Foundation Stage provision.
St Christopher's actively supports various charities and encourages students to be responsible citizens who respect diverse cultures. The dedicated staff are focused on helping every child reach their full potential, ensuring a balanced approach to education that values both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Christopher's is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, promoting both academic excellence and emotional development. The school has achieved notable academic success, ranking in the top 3% of schools nationally for Key Stage 2 results in 2024. Additionally, the school has received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted for Behaviour and Personal Development, as well as for its Early Years Foundation Stage provision.
St Christopher's actively supports various charities and encourages students to be responsible citizens who respect diverse cultures. The dedicated staff are focused on helping every child reach their full potential, ensuring a balanced approach to education that values both academic and personal growth.
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Key details
- LA
- Tameside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 242
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 128
- FSM %
- 21.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 242 | 114 | 128 | 240 | 21.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 248 | 119 | 129 | 240 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 248 | 118 | 130 | 240 | 16.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 248 | 118 | 130 | 240 | 16.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 251 | 115 | 136 | 210 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 254 | 121 | 133 | 210 | 8.70 |
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