PrimaryData as of May 2026

St James' Church of England Primary School

Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9HU

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Church of England

Pupils

232

Ages

3-11

FSM

55.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2015

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

75.0%

Maths

86.0%

RWM Combined

68.0%

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About St James' Church of England Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 232 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9HU | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Nov 2015 — Good (predecessor: St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' Church of England Primary School

What is St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St James' Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What are St James' Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

St James' Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 68% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James' Church of England Primary School located?

St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside (OL6 9HU).

How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School?

St James' Church of England Primary School has around 232 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James' Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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