St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
URN: 106231 • Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9HU
Overview
- Name
- St James CofE Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
- URN
- 106231
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Verna Marsh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 9HU
Summary
St James CofE Primary School, located in Ashton-under-Lyne, is a voluntary controlled school that serves a diverse community with a strong commitment to Christian values. With a current enrolment of 236 pupils, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where academic success and personal wellbeing are equally prioritized. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission to foster respect, curiosity, and a love of learning, encouraging students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum at St James’ is designed to offer a comprehensive education, with a particular emphasis on history. The school follows the National Curriculum, ensuring that pupils gain a coherent understanding of Britain's past and the wider world. Through engaging lessons, students are encouraged to think critically, ask questions, and develop a strong sense of their cultural roots, preparing them for responsible citizenship.
St James CofE Primary School promotes inclusivity and community engagement, embodying values such as forgiveness, hope, and service. The school’s approach aims to empower students to grow spiritually, academically, and morally, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among all members of the school family.
The curriculum at St James’ is designed to offer a comprehensive education, with a particular emphasis on history. The school follows the National Curriculum, ensuring that pupils gain a coherent understanding of Britain's past and the wider world. Through engaging lessons, students are encouraged to think critically, ask questions, and develop a strong sense of their cultural roots, preparing them for responsible citizenship.
St James CofE Primary School promotes inclusivity and community engagement, embodying values such as forgiveness, hope, and service. The school’s approach aims to empower students to grow spiritually, academically, and morally, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among all members of the school family.
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Key details
- LA
- Tameside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 236
- Boys
- 124
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 39.00
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2020-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2015-11-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 236 | 124 | 112 | 210 | 39.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | 124 | 112 | 210 | 39.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 236 | 124 | 112 | 210 | 39.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 236 | 124 | 112 | 210 | 39.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 124 | 112 | 210 | 39.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 124 | 112 | 210 | 39.00 |
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