Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne

A good academy converter school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne.

Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL66NN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Keppel Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL66NN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146703
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Keppel Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6NN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
212
Free School Meals
38.8% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
41.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
212 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Living, learning and growing together in God"

Growing in Knowledge, Skills and Wisdom Growing in Hope and Aspiration Growing in Dignity and Respect Growing through Community and Living Well Together

Parochial CofE Primary School is a Church of England school where Christian faith shapes daily life. Worship and prayer are invitational, the curriculum is guided by four pillars, and the school emphasises living life in all its fullness in line with John 10:10. The school is connected to its parish church and is described in the SIAMS framework as having a strong Christian vision that shapes life at Parochial.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head Teacher Miss L Thompson highlighting the mission to prepare children for the future by living, learning and growing together in God; notes Ofsted rating of Good (2023); emphasizes an exciting, diverse curriculum and inclusive ethos; invites contact for more information.

Facilities

Outdoor learning space Dedicated outdoor space for Nursery Brand-new chicken run (Peckingham Palace) with hens 1:1 iPads for Key Stage 2 pupils

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist teaching in music, Spanish, dance, and PE 1:1 iPads for Key Stage 2 pupils Educational visits, visitors, and workshops Whole-school events such as debates, performances, book festivals, and exhibitions Leadership, teamwork, and social action opportunities Pupil Parliament and collective worship

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club. Extended Day Option until 3.20pm; the additional 25 minutes is charged at £2 per day.

SEND Provision

SENDCO is Mrs Evans (Class Teacher/SENDCO and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead); SEND provision is referenced in staff roles.

Admissions Criteria

The school follows Forward as One (FA1) multi-academy trust admissions. The policy includes reordered/clarified oversubscription criteria with a faith-based criterion, attention to attendance bands, Nursery attendance as an oversubscription criterion, guidance on exceptional medical or social needs, distance-based tie-break with random allocation if distances are equal, and availability of the Supplementary Information Form.

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