The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Rolt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Heys Primary School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Primary · 367m away
Tameside College
16 plus · 636m away
Ashton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 860m away
Stansfield House
Independent · 861m away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Safe Start School
Independent · 1.1km away
Lyndhurst Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Primary School take?
St James' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School is in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9HU, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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