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Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 06/07/2022Ages 4–11195 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ashton-under-Lyne, within the Tameside local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 195 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/07/2022, Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne can view Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 06/07/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)28%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score98
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake57.8%
Free school meals57.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language24.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.2%
Attendance94.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence16.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
All schools in Ashton-under-Lyne →Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-LyneGood · 0.2 miThe Heys Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt James' Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miOasis Academy BroadoakGood · 0.4 miParochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-LyneGood · 0.5 miTameside College0.6 mi
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