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Holden Clough Primary School

Goodgraded 08/11/2022Ages 3–11320 pupilsDoes not apply
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8XN
Tameside

Holden Clough Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ashton-under-Lyne, within the Tameside local authority. The school has around 320 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2022, Holden Clough Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne can view Holden Clough Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ashton-under-Lyne (OL6 8XN), Holden Clough Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 08/11/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.2%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher24.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals26.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)4%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-3%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in Ashton-under-LyneSee the full area report for OL6 8XN