Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne — Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9JJ

229 Pupils

236 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

31.20% FSM %

104 Boys

125 Girls

About Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne

Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Ashton-under-Lyne and the surrounding area in Tameside with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 229 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Helen Hayes.

Information on Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Tameside
Region	North West
Administrative District	Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency	Ashton-under-Lyne
Ward	Ashton St Michael's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-1997
UKPRN	10080472
URN	131285
Data Last Updated	02-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Liz Aspin	Chair of Governors	13/03/2024	13/03/2028	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Giovanna Carter	Governor	08/04/2025	07/04/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Connor Docherty	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Hannah Eves	Governor	02/03/2026	01/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Hayes	Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Fr Jude Lemeh	Governor	06/07/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Roisin Marsh	Governor	03/04/2023	02/04/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Francesca Roberts	Governor	01/09/2024	03/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sylwia Sachmata	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Nicholas Schofield	Governor	11/11/2025	10/11/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB

Schools Nearby

The Heys Primary School

0.29 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

0.32 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

St James' Church of England Primary School

0.37 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne

0.56 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Ashton Sixth Form College

0.57 km • Ashton-Under-Lyne

Other

Tameside College

0.63 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.

How many pupils does Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne have?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne has 229 pupils, with a capacity of 236.

What is the age range at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne a faith school?

Yes, Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?

The Executive Headteacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is Mrs Helen Hayes.

Where is Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne located?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is at Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9JJ, in the Tameside local authority, North West.

Does Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne currently open?

Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is currently open.

Contact

Executive Headteacher

Mrs Helen Hayes

Holden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9JJ

01613309521

www.ourladys.tameside.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 131285

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026