St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 151363 • Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9DP
Overview
- Name
- St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 151363
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 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 Academy that serves a mixed-gender student body with a capacity of 240. The school is rooted in the values of faith, friendship, kindness, and courage, fostering a supportive environment for students to thrive both academically and personally. In 2024, the school achieved the highest results in Tameside for Key Stage 2 in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 1% of schools nationally.
The curriculum at St Christopher's is designed to engage students through stimulating topics that promote confidence and motivation. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional development alongside academic performance, implementing the "SUMO for Schools" programme to support mental health and resilience. Additionally, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) has received an Outstanding rating, reflecting the school's commitment to high-quality early education.
St Christopher's actively encourages community involvement and charitable support, teaching students to respect diverse values and cultures. The dedicated staff are committed to helping every child reach their full potential, making the school a welcoming choice for families in the area.
The curriculum at St Christopher's is designed to engage students through stimulating topics that promote confidence and motivation. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional development alongside academic performance, implementing the "SUMO for Schools" programme to support mental health and resilience. Additionally, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) has received an Outstanding rating, reflecting the school's commitment to high-quality early education.
St Christopher's actively encourages community involvement and charitable support, teaching students to respect diverse values and cultures. The dedicated staff are committed to helping every child reach their full potential, making the school a welcoming choice for families in the area.
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Key details
- LA
- Tameside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2025-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 240 |
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