Ashton-under-Lyne primary schools serve a historic market town with strong academic foundations, where 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Inspire Academy, and Holden Clough Primary School are among the highest-performing options. With 16% achieving the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%, families across Hurst, Waterloo, St Michael's, and Audenshaw have access to 21 schools with diverse strengths. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #2 | Inspire Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #6 | Canon Johnson CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #11 | St Peter's CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #12 | St James' Church of England Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #15 | Oasis Academy Broadoak | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #13 | The Heys Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #3 | Holden Clough Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| #10 | Canon Burrows CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #17 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #20 | Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #21 | Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #14 | Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| #4 | Livingstone Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #5 | Milton St John's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #7 | St George's CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #8 | St Joseph's RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Information not available |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #16 | Waterloo Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #18 | Ashton West End Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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