The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 46 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 33 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 39.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mr Adam Laskey (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | 07 January 2011
Full inspection
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
St James Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7TD
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmBeal Vale Primary School
Primary · Very close
Farrowdale House School
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Rushcroft Primary School
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East Crompton St George's CofE School
Primary · 732m away
Buckstones Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Crompton Primary School
Primary · 880m away
The Crompton House Church of England Academy
Secondary · 911m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend East Crompton St James CofE Primary School?
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does East Crompton St James CofE Primary School take?
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is East Crompton St James CofE Primary School?
East Crompton St James CofE Primary School is in Oldham, OL2 7TD, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does East Crompton St James CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, East Crompton St James CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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