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Thomas Ashton School
Tameside·Not applicable·North West·Academy special sponsor led·SK14 4SS
URN: 151614InadequateOfsted published 17 Dec 2023
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
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Watch-outs
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Compare with Thomas Ashton SchoolSchool information
| URN | 151614 |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-14 |
| Headteacher | David Butterworth |
| Trust | NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SK14 4SS |
| Pupils | 83 |
| FSM eligible | 71.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Bennett Street, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SS
https://www.thomasashton.org/1613686208| DfE number | 7003 |
| UKPRN | 10097254 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2025 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 17 Dec 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Inadequate
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools |
| Category of concern | SM |
| Inspection date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2023 |