All Saints Catholic College is a secondary school in Dukinfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

All Saints Catholic College currently has around 816 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 40.2% boys and 59.8% girls. Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.5%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 56% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Birch Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5AP
Website: http://www.allsaintscatholiccollege.com/
Telephone: 01613382120
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Tameside
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Natalie Gilligan
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139735

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 780
Number of Pupils: 816
Number of Boys: 328
Number of Girls: 488

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British80.50%657
African5.90%48
Other White3.60%29
Other Mixed2.10%17
Pakistani2.10%17
Indian1.80%15
White and Black Caribbean1.20%10
Bangladeshi0.60%5
White and Asian0.50%4
Other Asian0.40%3
Chinese0.40%3
Other Black0.40%3
White and Black African0.20%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%2
Unclassified0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.46)
Of the 131 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 118 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.26
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
28%
Local authority average
17%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
26%
Local authority average
36%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
39.2
Local authority average
42.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
91%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trafalgar Nursery School
John Street East , OL7 0NH
- not rated 2,408 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 2,546 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Yew Tree Primary School
Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ
- not rated 382 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Yew Tree Primary School
Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ
3out of 4 382 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB
- not rated 451 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LB
3out of 4 451 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield
Westmorland Avenue , SK16 5JA
3out of 4 498 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints Catholic College
Birch Lane , SK16 5AP
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic College
Birch Lane , SK16 5AP
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rayner Stephens High School
Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL
- not rated 480 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Astley Sports College and Community High School
Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL
- not rated 480 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rayner Stephens High School
Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BL
2out of 4 480 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hyde-Clarendon College
Clarendon Road , SK14 2JZ
- not rated 1,867 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tameside College
Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX
- not rated 1,970 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 2,446 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 2,446 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakdale School
Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD
- not rated 404 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakdale School
Cheetham Hill Road , SK16 5LD
- not rated 404 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Cromwell High School
Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ
4out of 4 480 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cromwell High School
Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ
- not rated 480 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bridgeway PRU
New Century House , Victory Road SK16 4XS
- not rated 1,151 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.