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St Damian's RC Science College

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St Damian's RC Science College

Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
827
Ages
11-16
FSM
24.4%
Attainment 8
55.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.8%
Basics 9-5
60.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
72.7%
EBacc APS
5.11
EBacc 9-5
38.5%
EBacc 9-4
52.2%
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About St Damian's RC Science College

St Damian's RC Science College is a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.0. The school has around 827 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Damian's RC Science College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Nov 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Damian's RC Science College

What is St Damian's RC Science College's Ofsted rating?
St Damian's RC Science College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are St Damian's RC Science College's latest exam results?
St Damian's RC Science College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Damian's RC Science College located?
St Damian's RC Science College is a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside (OL6 8BH).
How many pupils attend St Damian's RC Science College?
St Damian's RC Science College has around 827 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Damian's RC Science College with other schools?
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