Compare Great Academy Ashton and St Damian's RC Science College

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Comparison of secondary schools: Great Academy Ashton (Secondary) in Ashton-under-Lyne; St Damian's RC Science College (Secondary) in Ashton-under-Lyne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Great Academy Ashton and St Damian's RC Science College. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Damian's RC Science College), published Dec 2017. The lowest is 3 (Great Academy Ashton), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Great Academy Ashton (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 2,150, typical FSM 35–40%, range 20–25%–45–50%; all within the Great Academies Education Trust trust.

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Attribute	Great Academy Ashton OL6 8RF	St Damian's RC Science College OL6 8BH
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire OL6 8RF	Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire OL6 8BH
Latest Ofsted	3 9 May 2023	1 28 Dec 2017
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	825
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Great Academies Education Trust	Tameside (357)
Website	www.gaa.org.uk	www.stdamians.co.uk
Telephone	01612419555	01613305974
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Great Academy Ashton

OL6 8RF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Lancashire
OL6 8RF
Ofsted: 3 9 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Great Academies Education Trust
Website: www.gaa.org.uk
Telephone: 01612419555

St Damian's RC Science College

OL6 8BH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Lancashire
OL6 8BH
Ofsted: 1 28 Dec 2017
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Tameside (357)
Website: www.stdamians.co.uk
Telephone: 01613305974

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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