Audenshaw School
98%
Capacity
1,116
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Audenshaw School
Audenshaw School is a boys' secondary in Tameside that is currently running very close to its capacity of 1,140 pupils, with 1,116 on roll. That tight fit reflects genuine demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 419 applications for 205 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.04 to one. Of those applicants, 183 were offered a place as a first preference, out of 202 who put it top of their list. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 28.4%, which is significantly above the national average for secondary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Holly Eckhardt, who took over a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2018.
Academically, Audenshaw delivers a solid, if unspectacular, set of results. Its Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year was -0.06, which is slightly below the national average of zero but comfortably above the Tameside local authority average of -0.19. That places the school 7th out of 16 secondary schools in the borough, putting it in the top half locally. The Attainment 8 score of 44.6 is respectable, and 68.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. However, only 8.8% of pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, and just 3.4% achieved it at grade 5 or above, which is low. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023, the school was rated Good across all five categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, all of which were judged Good.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including science labs, art studios, an ICT suite, and a gymnasium, and runs clubs from chess and Model UN to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Sports provision is strong, with football, rugby, cricket, swimming, tennis, and martial arts all available. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a wide spectrum, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. There is no sixth form, so pupils will need to move on after Year 11. Given its oversubscription and strong local demand, this is a school that suits families looking for a well-regarded, single-sex state option in Tameside, particularly those who value a structured environment with good behaviour and a wide extracurricular offer.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hazel Street, Manchester, Tameside, M34 5NB |
| Headteacher | Holly Eckhardt |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 1,116 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,116 / 1,140 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.06)
1669th of 3,141
Nationally
184th of 445
In North West
7th of 16
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/233%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 193 pupils).
- Sixth form college46%
- FE college33%
- Not sustained7%
- Employment5%
- Apprenticeship4%
- School sixth form (stay)3%
92% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed205
419
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
202 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British61.3%
- Asian20.8%
- Mixed10.9%
- White (other)1.9%
- Black0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Audenshaw School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Hazel Street, Manchester
Tameside, M34 5NB
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