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.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.5 per year)
Down -2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Living, learning and growing together in God"
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.
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.
Breakfast Club and After School Club. Extended Day Option until 3.20pm; the additional 25 minutes is charged at £2 per day.
SENDCO is Mrs Evans (Class Teacher/SENDCO and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead); SEND provision is referenced in staff roles.
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.