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Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 8JS, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.2 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
195
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. However, it's important to note that only 0% of pupils reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment, but may want to consider the school's limited performance in pushing for higher academic achievements.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.0%
Black African10.3%
White Other9.7%
Asian Pakistani4.1%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.49589, -2.08599 · OL6 8JS
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN106229
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.hurstknollschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2013.
Is Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School a good school?
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School scores 15.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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