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Thomas Ashton School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Thomas Ashton School is an academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Hyde, Tameside , serving pupils aged 5-14, with 83 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-14

Age range

83

Pupils

100

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2023

Thomas Ashton School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thomas Ashton School?

The catchment area for Thomas Ashton School is the geographic zone Tameside uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Thomas Ashton School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Tameside catchment area documents →

Thomas Ashton School: 100 places, 83% filled: places available

Thomas Ashton School has a published admission number of 100 places. 83 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 100 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 71.1% of pupils at Thomas Ashton School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hyde.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Tameside publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Tameside school admissions →

Thomas Ashton School: School Information

Full address
Bennett Street, Hyde, SK14 4SS
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-14 years
Free school meals
71.1% of pupils
DfE URN
151614

Other Not applicable Schools in Hyde

If Thomas Ashton School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hyde are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Thomas Ashton School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Thomas Ashton School

What is the catchment area for Thomas Ashton School?

The catchment area for Thomas Ashton School is the geographic zone Tameside uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Tameside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thomas Ashton School oversubscribed?

Thomas Ashton School has a capacity of 100 places and currently has 83 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Tameside.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas Ashton School?

Admission to Thomas Ashton School is managed by Tameside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Thomas Ashton School cover?

Thomas Ashton School is a not applicable school in Hyde, Tameside, serving pupils aged 5-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas Ashton School?

Thomas Ashton School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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