Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne currently has around 217 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 40.5% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (55.8%). pakistani pupils make up about 17.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Keppel Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6NN
Website: www.pceps.co.uk/
Telephone: 01613436070
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Tameside
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Louise Thompson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146703

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 217
Number of Boys: 118
Number of Girls: 99

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British55.80%121
Pakistani17.10%37
Indian6.90%15
Other White5.10%11
African4.60%10
White and Asian2.80%6
Other Mixed2.30%5
Other Asian2.30%5
Chinese1.40%3
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
White and Black African0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Other Black0.50%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.2)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.3)
Maths: Average (1.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
104.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whiteacre Nursery School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 506 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trafalgar Nursery School
John Street East , OL7 0NH
- not rated 1,997 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilshaw Nursery School
Store Street , OL7 9QA
- not rated 2,085 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Keppel Street , OL6 6NN
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Keppel Street , OL6 6NN
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Heys Primary School
Whiteacre Road , OL6 9NS
3out of 4 336 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
3out of 4 498 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Romney Street , OL6 9HU
- not rated 498 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stamford High School
Mossley Road , OL6 9SD
- not rated 1,275 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Hill School
Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX
- not rated 1,327 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
West Hill School
Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX
3out of 4 1,327 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
All Saints Catholic College
Birch Lane , SK16 5AP
- not rated 2,059 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic College
Birch Lane , SK16 5AP
- not rated 2,059 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tameside College
Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX
- not rated 234 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 766 yd Academy 16-19 converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashton Sixth Form College
Darnton Road , OL6 9RL
- not rated 766 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grafton House Preparatory School
1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB
- not rated 666 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grafton House Preparatory School
1 Warrington Street , OL6 6XB
- not rated 666 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Stansfield House
103 Crescent Road , SK16 4HG
- not rated 704 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tameside Hospital School
Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW
- not rated 997 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Staleydene Preparatory School
Dukinfield Methodist Church , Wellington Parade SK16 4LE
- not rated 1,087 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.