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St Damian's RC Science College
Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8BH, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.3 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
827
Capacity
825
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 86% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 73% indicates a robust commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a supportive and high-achieving environment for their children.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.1 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 61% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 73% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 52% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.1%
White Other14.0%
Black African5.6%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.50948, -2.07661 · OL6 8BH
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN106270
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stdamians.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Damian's RC Science College rated by Ofsted?
St Damian's RC Science College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2017.
Is St Damian's RC Science College a good school?
St Damian's RC Science College scores 90.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Damian's RC Science College in GCSEs?
St Damian's RC Science College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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