Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne, Ashton-under-Lyne
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ashton-under-Lyne, part of Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 19 schools in Ashton-under-Lyne with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Tameside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne in detail
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Tameside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 55% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne are The Heys Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 86% maths); St James' Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, 86% reading, 86% maths); Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); and Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 53% maths).
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
The Heys Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary SchoolOur Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-LyneHurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
The trust
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is one of 17 schools run by Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 17 schools in Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust
Who goes there
38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 39.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Asian (29%) and Black (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashton-under-Lyne Rail Station, about 760 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shaw Street (near), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne are West Hill School (0.8 miles), All Saints Catholic College (1.2 miles) and Dixons Ashton Academy (1.2 miles).
West Hill SchoolAll Saints Catholic CollegeDixons Ashton Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
38.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 55% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 62% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 55% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is in Tameside; for families living there:
Apply to Tameside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 30 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
195 pupils
210 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ashton-under-Lyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ashton-under-Lyne
Across Tameside council
Places available
3,050
Applications
2,451
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Tameside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
24.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
212
Total Pupils
119
Boys
93
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,821
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,967
Per pupil
£1356k
Total funding
£117k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
175
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Questions parents ask about Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
What are SATs results like at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Of the pupils at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne's Ofsted rating?
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
No fixed boundary. When Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is oversubscribed, Tameside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Classes at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne average 26.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne has around 212 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Apply through Tameside's coordinated admissions process, naming Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 30 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Tameside is 12 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is at Keppel Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 6NN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)