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

St James' Church of England Primary School has 232 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

68% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St James' Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St James' Church of England Primary School is part of FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?

St James' Church of England Primary School is located at Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9HU.

St James' Church of England Primary School

Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9HU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

232

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St James' Church of England Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 232 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 52.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 69.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Tameside →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 232 / 210 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

52.6%

Free school meals

69.1%

EAL

7.3%

SEN support

5.6%

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)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

9.4%

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.

11.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

19.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

12.06

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£47,162

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↓ −£212 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,423

Spend per pupil

£7,752

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: Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9HU
Phone: 01613302008
Headteacher: James Rolt
Website: www.st-james-ash.tameside.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St James' Church of England Primary School?: St James' Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St James' Church of England Primary School have?: St James' Church of England Primary School has 232 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St James' Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at St James' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St James' Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St James' Church of England Primary School is part of FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?: St James' Church of England Primary School is located at Romney Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 9HU.

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