How many pupils does Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School have?

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School has 195 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8JS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

195

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 195 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 57.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Tameside →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 195 / 210 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

57.8%

Free school meals

24.1%

EAL

2.0%

SEN support

20.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

47%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

16.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.61

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

20.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

10.75

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£49,381

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,196 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.58

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,982

Spend per pupil

£8,001

Income per pupil

40%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8JS
Phone: 01613304049
Headteacher: Jonathon Hobday
Website: www.hurstknollschool.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School?: Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School have?: Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School has 195 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School?: Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is located at Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8JS.

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