There are 21 schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield (excluding independent schools), including 14 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Ashton-in-Makerfield has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There is 1 school in Ashton-in-Makerfield under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Ashton-in-Makerfield
| Total Schools | 21 |
| Total Pupils | 7,340 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.23 |
| Median Free School Meals | 20% |
The median school in Ashton-in-Makerfield has 20% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 23rd lowest figure in Greater Manchester. This represents about 1,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 5 of Ashton-in-Makerfield's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Ashton-in-Makerfield is 20.23 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 11th lowest ratio in Greater Manchester, and the 296th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
Primaries
14
21% Outstanding • 71% Good
Secondaries
3
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Ashton-in-Makerfield's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 10 schools or 71% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and high - about 21% and 21% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 7.14% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Ashton-in-Makerfield's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
Church of England | |
| Garswood Primary and Nursery School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Very high |
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| Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 371 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
Catholic | |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Nicol Mere School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 140 |
Special Measures |
Low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| R L Hughes Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 460 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Rectory CofE Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Church of England | |
| St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Church of England | ||
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 350 |
Good |
High |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 199 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Winstanley Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 475 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Very high |
Most of Ashton-in-Makerfield's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and low - about 67% and 33% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Ashton-in-Makerfield's secondary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cansfield High School | 11–16 yrs | 1,012 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield | 11–16 yrs | 1,254 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
Roman Catholic | |
| The Byrchall High School | 11–16 yrs | 1,175 |
Good |
Good |
Low |