St James Catholic Primary School
URN: 106239 • Hyde SK14 3DQ
Overview
- Name
- St James Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 106239
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 46.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Woolley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01613683455
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cheriton Close, Hyde SK14 3DQ
Summary
St James Catholic Primary School, located in Hyde, Tameside, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 198 pupils, out of a capacity of 210. The school is part of the Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust and serves the parish of St James the Great. It prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, where children are encouraged to develop within a strong Christian ethos.
The school is recognized for its commitment to physical education, having achieved the School Games Gold Award for the 2024/25 academic year. St James is also designated as a Host School for Early Excellence in 2025/26, which allows it to share best practices and support educational initiatives in early primary education.
Parents appreciate the school's family atmosphere and its reputation for nurturing well-behaved, hardworking children, particularly excelling in music and sports. St James Catholic Primary School is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its students.
The school is recognized for its commitment to physical education, having achieved the School Games Gold Award for the 2024/25 academic year. St James is also designated as a Host School for Early Excellence in 2025/26, which allows it to share best practices and support educational initiatives in early primary education.
Parents appreciate the school's family atmosphere and its reputation for nurturing well-behaved, hardworking children, particularly excelling in music and sports. St James Catholic Primary School is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governing Body Structure (governance)
- Governor’s Code of Conduct (governance)
- Introducing our Governors (governance)
- Introducing our Governors 2 (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Advent Calendar Appeal (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Parish Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Dowson Primary Academy (65.4)
- Leigh Primary School (63.8)
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School (63.3)
- Flowery Field Primary School (62.4)
- Godley Community Primary Academy (62.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 101 | 97 | 210 | 49.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 203 | 103 | 100 | 210 | 45.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 201 | 105 | 96 | 210 | 41.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 201 | 105 | 96 | 210 | 41.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 100 | 95 | 210 | 43.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 175 | 84 | 91 | 210 | 35.60 |
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