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
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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.

Key details

LA
Tameside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
198
Boys
101
Girls
97
FSM %
49.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-06-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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