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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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