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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 151363

St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6 9DP

Ages 3–11 · 249 pupils · Tameside

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-12-05

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

249 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
249
Boys / girls
119 / 130
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
249 / 240 (104%)
Free school meals
18.8%
FSM pupils
45
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Ian Noone

Location

Address
St Christopher's Road
Postcode
OL6 9DP
Town
Ashton-under-Lyne
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Tameside
District
Tameside
Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, 249 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 18.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Salford.

Open schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
26
Primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
20
Academies among open schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
54% (14)
Open schools in OL6
17
Primary in OL6
11
Open schools in Tameside LA
110
Primary in Tameside LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Ashton-under-LyneNear OL6

  • Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6 8YG · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS237%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM48.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Holden Clough Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6 8XN · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM28.5%
    • Demand1.03

    0.5 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Broadoak

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6 8QG · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM65.2%
    • Demand0.92

    0.5 miles away

  • Inspire Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Tameside · OL6 9RU · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM37.2%
    • Demand0.95

    0.5 miles away

  • Arlies Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Stalybridge · SK15 1HQ · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM37.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • The Heys Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6 9NS · Tameside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM47.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Ian Noone
Telephone
01613305880
Website
www.st-christophers.tameside.sch.uk

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