Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Damian's RC Science College

Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH
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St Damian's RC Science College
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH
827 Pupils
825 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
24.40% FSM %
400 Boys
427 Girls
About St Damian's RC Science College

St Damian's RC Science College is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 827 pupils on roll. School capacity: 825. Current headteacher: Sheldon Logue.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Tameside
Region North West
Administrative District Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency Ashton-under-Lyne
Ward Ashton Hurst
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016974
URN 106270
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Loretta Dean Chair of Governors 09/03/2026 08/03/2030 Foundation/sponsor members
Sister Roseline Aluko Governor 21/02/2022 20/02/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Clare Barbar Governor 02/11/2023 01/11/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Giovanna Carter Governor 08/09/2025 09/09/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Kathryn Connor Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Joyce Glynn Governor 29/02/2024 28/02/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Bernadette Hatton Governor 02/11/2023 01/11/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Katherine Hayes Governor 14/03/2025 13/03/2029 Elected by parents
Fr Jude Lemeh Governor 09/03/2026 08/03/2030 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Sheldon Logue Governor 01/01/2012 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katrina Lowe Governor 15/03/2024 14/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Ogden Governor 18/11/2024 17/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Holden Clough Primary School
0.44 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Dixons Ashton Academy
0.61 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Samuel Laycock School
0.62 km • Ashton-Under-Lyne
Other
St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.66 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
1.08 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Oasis Academy Broadoak
1.22 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Damian's RC Science College is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.
St Damian's RC Science College has 827 pupils, with a capacity of 825.
St Damian's RC Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at St Damian's RC Science College is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Damian's RC Science College has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Damian's RC Science College is Mr Sheldon Logue.
St Damian's RC Science College is at Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH, in the Tameside local authority, North West.
Sixth form at St Damian's RC Science College: Does not have a sixth form.
St Damian's RC Science College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Sheldon Logue
Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8BH
01613305974
www.stdamians.co.uk
Location
OL6 8BH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106270
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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