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Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8JS
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Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8JS
195 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
59.00% FSM %
100 Boys
95 Girls
About Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Tameside, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 195 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jonathon Hobday.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Tameside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Tameside
Region North West
Administrative District Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency Ashton-under-Lyne
Ward Ashton St Michael's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068534
URN 106229
Data Last Updated 01-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Daunt Chair of Governors 11/10/2023 10/10/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr David Andrew Governor 26/03/2024 25/04/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Leah Baker Governor 14/05/2024 13/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Siobhan Berry Governor 13/05/2025 12/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Cosgrove Governor 21/07/2022 20/07/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Mike Glover Governor 14/05/2024 13/05/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Jonathon Hobday Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Melissa Jones Governor 18/11/2025 17/11/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sarah McConnell Governor 17/04/2023 16/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Sandiford Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Reverend Carol Schofield Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Schools Nearby
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
0.32 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
St James' Church of England Primary School
0.53 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
The Heys Primary School
0.56 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Oasis Academy Broadoak
0.66 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Ashton Sixth Form College
0.82 km • Ashton-Under-Lyne
Other
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
0.86 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School has 195 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is Mr Jonathon Hobday.
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is at Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8JS, in the Tameside local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jonathon Hobday
Ladbrooke Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8JS
01613304049
www.hurstknollschool.org.uk
Location
OL6 8JS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106229
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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