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Ashton-under-Lyne secondary schools serve a historic market town with 4 schools offering diverse options for families. St Damian's RC Science College, Mossley Hollins High School, and Great Academy Ashton are among the area's highest-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 46, slightly above England's 41. While 67% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 86%, families across Ashton town centre, Mossley, Stalybridge, and Hurst benefit from well-established local schools and excellent transport links, with 12-minute services to Manchester city centre. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Safe Start School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Great Academy Ashton | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Damian's RC Science College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Mossley Hollins High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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