St Damian's RC Science College
Voluntary aided school
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 16% in England
2 of 13 in Tameside
Pupils
829
First preferences per place
1.21
2026/27
Absence
5.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 52.8 | 55.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64% | 66% | 61% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.5 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 62% | 54% | 60% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.50 | 0.24 | — |
86% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dixons Ashton Academy · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 11% in England
- West Hill School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 39% in England
- The Hathershaw College · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
- Oasis Academy Leesbrook · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Mossley Hollins High School · 2.1 mi · Good
- Dixons Pennine Academy · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 4% in England
The neighbourhood
St Damian's RC Science College is in Ashton North (typical home £291,995).
What is St Damian's RC Science College's Ofsted rating?
St Damian's RC Science College does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does St Damian's RC Science College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Damian's RC Science College is in the top 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.