Dixons Ashton Academy
Academy sponsor led
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 11% in England
11 of 13 in Tameside
Pupils
1,326
First preferences per place
0.76
2026/27
Absence
10.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | 36.0 | 38.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27% | 28% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 40% | 33% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.66 | -0.56 | — |
50% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Damian's RC Science College · 0.4 mi · No rating · Top 16% in England
- West Hill School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 39% in England
- The Hathershaw College · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
- Oasis Academy Leesbrook · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Laurus Ryecroft · 2.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 28% in England
- Dixons Pennine Academy · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 4% in England
The neighbourhood
Dixons Ashton Academy is in Ashton North (typical home £291,995).
What is Dixons Ashton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dixons Ashton Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Dixons Ashton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Dixons Ashton Academy is in the bottom 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.