Inspire Academy vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Inspire Academy
Tameside · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Inspire Academy Tameside, North West | Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 2,286 | #1708 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11082 of 15,697 | #12776 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 435 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tameside | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.inspireacademyashton.org.uk | www.ourladys.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Inspire Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 27.2).
- •Inspire Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •Inspire Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 235.
- •Inspire Academy is a academy school while Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Inspire Academy better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
On the Success Index (England), Inspire Academy ranks higher (35.8 vs 27.2 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 Inspire Academy and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tameside and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Inspire Academy: 435. Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Inspire Academy and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne rank in North West?
Inspire Academy is 1430th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is 1708th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).