St Peter's CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0NB · Tameside · primary school
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23rd of 59 primary schools in Tameside we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.0/10 against 1,037 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Earth Stewards, Sports Leaders, and E-Safety Ambassadors clubs. They play football, cricket, and cross-country, and perform in Nativity productions and the Year 5 Shakespeare Project. Trips include visits to Tatton Park, Chester, and Quarry Bank Mill.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Peter's CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "well cared for and happy" within a community defined by "personal growth, tolerance and kindness." The inspection highlights a strong culture of learning, particularly in reading, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and feel safe, with staff treating them with "high regard" and bullying taken "very seriously".
- Reading is a high priority; teachers are "highly skilled in teaching children to read," and pupils who struggle with phonics receive intensive support to "catch up quickly".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported very well" through timely assessments and specialist help.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," offering diverse trips, clubs, and opportunities for pupils to appreciate "religions and cultures other than their own".
- Staff feel "listened to and respected," fostering professional relationships that encourage them to "go the extra mile".
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not organised knowledge incrementally, meaning pupils do not sufficiently build on their understanding of methods and processes over time.
- Assessment strategies in certain subjects are not yet effective enough, leaving teachers unclear about pupil progress and pupils unsure how to improve.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders liaising closely with external agencies to manage issues quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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