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Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 195 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

195

Pupils

210

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is managed by Tameside and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Tameside catchment area documents →

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8JS
Local authority
Tameside
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
59% of pupils
DfE URN
106229

Other Primary Schools in Ashton-under-Lyne

If Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

Is Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School?

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Tameside before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School cover?

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School?

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.