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Schools · The Straits
Schools in the Astley built-up area
3 schools in the Astley built-up area, plus 5 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the Astley built-up area, which includes The Straits. There are no separate figures for The Straits. What each figure covers
In the area
3
Nearby (5 km)
5
Pupils in area
1,989
Phases
2
PrimarySecondaryOtherCentre of The Straits
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Sept 2023 · Read report | 212 | M29 7DY |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Needs attentionAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Needs attentionPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Mar 2026 · Read report | 240 | M29 7BT |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Oct 2024 · Read report | 1537 | M29 7EE |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Hall Primary School Primary | Community school | Outstanding Graded inspection, May 2024 · Read report | 520 | 1 km |
| Tyldesley Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2020 · Read report | 441 | 1.3 km |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Primary | Voluntary aided school | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2023 · Read report | 330 | 1.9 km |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Other | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | 34 | 2.1 km |
| Fred Longworth High School Secondary | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Oct 2022 · Read report | 1283 | 2.6 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).