St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne

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St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9DP

— Pupils

240 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Located in Ashton-under-Lyne (OL6 9DP), St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Tameside.

School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Ian Noone.

Data for St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Tameside
Region	North West
Administrative District	Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency	Ashton-under-Lyne
Ward	Ashton Hurst
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
Trust / Sponsor	EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-03-2025
UKPRN	10096585
URN	151363
Data Last Updated	23-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Gemma Graheme-Betts	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Barber	Local Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Hall	Local Governor	20/05/2025	19/05/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lizzie Lane	Local Governor	01/03/2024	29/02/2028	Elected by parents
Fr Jude Lemeh	Local Governor	06/07/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Lucy Mullhall	Local Governor	25/11/2025	24/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Ian Noone	Local Governor	01/03/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Antony Van Weerdenburg	Local Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs kellyann Winston	Local Governor	15/09/2022	14/09/2026	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Dixons Ashton Academy

0.44 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Samuel Laycock School

0.51 km • Ashton-Under-Lyne

Other

St Damian's RC Science College

0.66 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

0.68 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Holden Clough Primary School

0.74 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Oasis Academy Broadoak

0.88 km • Ashton-under-Lyne

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.

What is the age range at St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mr Ian Noone.

Where is St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at St Christopher's Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9DP, in the Tameside local authority, North West.

Does St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Ian Noone

St Christopher's Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9DP

01613305880

www.st-christophers.tameside.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 151363

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026