Holden Clough Primary School

A good academy converter school in Tameside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holden Clough Primary School.

Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL68XN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
8 November 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
St. Albans Avenue
Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL68XN
Phone
1613305248
Website
holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149664
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
St. Albans Avenue, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8XN
Website
www.holdenclough.tameside.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
414 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
342
Free School Meals
23.3% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.2 (8.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 107.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
342 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A family of independent life-long learners that reach for the stars."

Stickability Together Achievement Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Adam Porter, Head Teacher, welcomes visitors and emphasizes commitment to ensuring all children learn, thrive and enjoy school, with a safe, happy environment and strong values.

Curriculum Highlights

Holden Clough's Vision Statement: A family of independent life-long learners that reach for the stars. Intent: Inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, creating confident and resilient learners. Implementation: Core Subjects: We place a strong emphasis on English and Maths, ensuring that children develop solid literacy and numeracy skills through daily lessons. Foundation Subjects: Our wider curriculum includes Science, History, Geography, Art, Design Technology, Music, Computing, and Physical Education. Personal Development: PSHE and Religious Education play a key role in developing emotional intelligence, well-being, and an understanding of different cultures and beliefs. Enrichment Opportunities: Children have access to a range of extracurricular activities and educational visits, enhancing their learning through real-world experiences. Inclusion: We are committed to ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), access a high-quality education tailored to meet their individual needs. Our approach is hands-on, with lessons designed to be interactive, engaging, and inclusive, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Impact: The impact of our curriculum is reflected in Academic Achievement, Personal Growth, Preparation for the Future, and Ongoing Assessment, with regular feedback to support growth.

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