Dixons Ashton Academy vs St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 439 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Ashton Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,326 students
St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
249 students
| Measure | Dixons Ashton Academy Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #442 of 536 | #833 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3588 of 4,090 | #6961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,326 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,326 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 52% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashton-under-Lyne | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsash.com | www.st-christophers.tameside.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 19.4).
- •Dixons Ashton Academy is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 249.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dixons Ashton Academy better than St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (54.7 vs 19.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dixons Ashton Academy and St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Ashton Academy: 1,326. St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Ashton Academy and St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Dixons Ashton Academy is 442nd of 536 and St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 833rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).