Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
97%
Capacity
229
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Hayes, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11333rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 48th out of 57 in Tameside.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 25 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Film Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9JJ |
| Headteacher | Helen Hayes |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.2% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 236 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11333rd of 13,686
Nationally
1666th of 2,065
In North West
48th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
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Contact Information
Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL6 9JJ
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