A good voluntary aided school school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne.
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| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
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"GROWING IN GOD’S FAMILY"
Our Catholic ethos is central to our life at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The school emphasises regular prayer, liturgies and Religious Education lessons, with a chapel described as a central, sacred space for reflection and worship. Religious symbols such as crucifixes, icons and statues are visible throughout the school, and classrooms feature dedicated prayer focus areas. Catholic and British values are integrated in daily life, with strong partnerships between school, home and parish and ongoing staff development in Religious Education.
Headteacher Helen Hayes warmly welcomes families to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, emphasising a partnership between home, school and parish, high standards, and a proud Catholic ethos. The message highlights the aim for each child to progress academically, socially and personally in a happy and successful school environment, with staff commitment to celebrate each pupil’s achievements.
The school recognises four broad SEND areas: Communication and Interaction; Cognition and Learning; Social, Emotional and Mental Health; and Sensory and/or Physical Difficulties. The SENDCo is Miss Bostock, supported by the inclusion team and learning support assistants who run small-group interventions. The school works with external agencies (SALT, CLASS, BLIS, SpLDATS, EMAT, CAMHS, Early Help, Hearing Impaired Team, Visually Impaired Team, Educational Psychologist, School Nurse) and provides information via the Local Offer. Parents can contact the school office to discuss SEND needs and policy.
The school is a voluntary aided Primary and Nursery admitting children aged three to eleven. Admissions follow the council policy, with visits by appointment available to prospective parents. Applications for admission are handled through the Local Education Authority (Tameside). Nursery places are offered from age 3 (part-time), with reception places following after age 5. The school can provide a ‘Starting out’ booklet for new starters. Visit/tour arrangements and admissions contacts are handled through the school office.