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St James' Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 13/11/2024Ages 3–11232 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ashton-under-Lyne, within the Tameside local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 232 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/11/2024, St James' Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne can view 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 13/11/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)57%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake52.6%
Free school meals52.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language69.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.6%
Attendance95.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
All schools in Ashton-under-Lyne →The Heys Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miOur Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-LyneGood · 0.2 miHurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miParochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-LyneGood · 0.3 miStansfield House0.5 miTameside College0.4 mi
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