How do I apply for a place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?

Applications for Reception places at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne 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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Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne

Q: Is Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 55th of 63 primary schools in Tameside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9JJ

Local ranking55th of 63 primary schools in Tameside

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

236

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected 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): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 229
Boys: 102 (43%)
Girls: 133 (57%)
Capacity: 236 (100% full)
SEND: 22.3%
FSM Eligible: 32.9%
EAL: 43.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 19.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,713/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% 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: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 47.2%
Asian Other: 17.0%
White Other: 10.0%
Asian Pakistani: 7.4%
Black African: 7.0%
Black Other: 3.9%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 1.8%

47.2%

White British

17.0%

Asian Other

10.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01613309521

office@ourladys.tameside.sch.uk

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Holden Street

Ashton-under-Lyne, North West

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Administrative

URN: 131285
UKPRN: 10080472
Establishment No.: 3331

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