St James' Church of England Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne

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St James' Church of England Primary School

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

A Good-rated primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne where 68% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter

Church of England

Pupils

232

Ages

3-11

FSM

55.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. 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

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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 do parents say about St James' Church of England Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 93% of parents would recommend St James' Church of England Primary School.

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?

View St James' Church of England Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Tameside.