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Great Academy Ashton

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Great Academy Ashton

Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,299
Ages
11-16
FSM
47.0%
Attainment 8
37.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.4%
Basics 9-5
28.7%

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
33.0%
EBacc APS
3.33
EBacc 9-5
10.4%
EBacc 9-4
17.0%
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About Great Academy Ashton

Great Academy Ashton is a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. The school has around 1,299 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Great Academy Ashton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Great Academy Ashton

What is Great Academy Ashton's Ofsted rating?
Great Academy Ashton received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Great Academy Ashton's latest exam results?
Great Academy Ashton: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Great Academy Ashton located?
Great Academy Ashton is a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside (OL6 8RF).
How many pupils attend Great Academy Ashton?
Great Academy Ashton has around 1,299 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Great Academy Ashton with other schools?
View Great Academy Ashton's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Tameside.