St Peter's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne (Tameside).
KS2 RWM expected
66%
▲ 4pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
83%
▲ 8pp England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
90%
▲ 16pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
69%
▼ 3pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
95.7%
▲ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
13.8
▼ 6.9 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
51.7%
▲ 27pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
100%
209 / 210 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
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St Peter's CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. The school caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. The Headteacher is John Wilson.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 106245
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Constituency
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Moira Wilson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Colvin | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachael Hill | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Michaela Higgins | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Iddon | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lesley Beresford | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Julie Walker | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Phil Bowden | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Debbie Morris | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kath Hardman Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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