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  • St Damian's RC Science College
  • Mossley Hollins High School
  • Great Academy Ashton
  • Safe Start School
Ashton-under-Lyne schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Ashton-under-Lyne Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Ashton-under-Lyne. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Ashton-under-Lyne

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State · Secondary
#1ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
#901England

St Damian's RC Science College

Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH
Tameside council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
832 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School157 offers / 565 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#2ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
#1,326England

Mossley Hollins High School

Huddersfield Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 9DP
Tameside council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
880 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School169 offers / 460 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#3ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
#3,294England

Great Academy Ashton

Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
Tameside council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,291 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School254 offers / 376 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · Secondary
#4ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
#4,342England

Safe Start School

1, 2, 4 & 5 Henry Square Chambers, Old Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7ST
Tameside council
GCSE
38 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Ashton-under-Lyne

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Neighbourhoods in Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton-under-Lyne is a popular residential pocket within the Ashton-under-Lyne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashton-under-Lyne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Safe Start SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Safe Start School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Broadoak is a popular residential pocket within the Ashton-under-Lyne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashton-under-Lyne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Great Academy AshtonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Great Academy Ashton#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Lees is a popular residential pocket within the Ashton-under-Lyne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashton-under-Lyne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St Damian's RC Science CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
St Damian's RC Science College#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Mossley is a popular residential pocket within the Ashton-under-Lyne area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Ashton-under-Lyne and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Mossley Hollins High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Mossley Hollins High School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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