Is St Peter's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 6th of 63 primary schools in Tameside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Peter's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at St Peter's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Peter's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Peter's CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Oxford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0NB

Local ranking6th of 63 primary schools in Tameside

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 207
Boys: 100 (48%)
Girls: 109 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 19.3%
FSM Eligible: 67.6%
EAL: 34.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 8.7%
SEN Support: 10.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,023/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 34.5%
Asian Pakistani: 24.8%
Mixed Other: 12.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 6.3%
Black Other: 6.3%
White Other: 3.4%
Asian Other: 3.4%
Other: 3.4%

34.5%

White British

24.8%

Asian Pakistani

12.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01613301691

admin@st-peters-ashton.tameside.sch.uk

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Oxford Street

Ashton-under-Lyne, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106245
UKPRN: 10068526
Establishment No.: 3313

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