Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne vs Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 556 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1708 of 2,286 | #1080 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12776 of 15,697 | #8600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Ashton-under-Lyne | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourladys.tameside.sch.uk/ | www.pceps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.3 vs 27.2).
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 57%).
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is the larger school with 235 students compared with 212.
- •Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a local authority school while Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a academy 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne better than Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
On the Success Index (England), Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne ranks higher (47.3 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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne and Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne: 235. Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne and Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne rank in North West?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is 1708th of 2,286 and Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is 1080th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).