SecondaryData as of May 2026

Great Academy Ashton

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

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,299

Ages

11-16

FSM

47.0%

Attainment 8

37.9

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2023

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 63 responses), 73% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Great Academy Ashton?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 63 responses): 73% of parents would recommend Great Academy Ashton.

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?

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