Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
93%
Capacity
195
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathon Hobday, it falls under Tameside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 28% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13357th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 57 in Tameside.
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 23 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8JS |
| Headteacher | Jonathon Hobday |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.0% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (28%)
13357th of 13,686
Nationally
2009th of 2,065
In North West
57th of 57
In Tameside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
28%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
28%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
Tameside, OL6 8JS
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