St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Hyde

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St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Hyde, SK14 3DQ

— Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Hyde, Tameside, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Mark Woolley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Tameside
Region	North West
Administrative District	Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency	Stalybridge and Hyde
Ward	Longdendale
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2025
UKPRN	10098502
URN	152037
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Kevin Toms	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Paula Boyce	Local Governor	21/03/2025	20/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Martin Brennan	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Maria Edunsin	Local Governor	18/10/2024	17/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Christine Mansell	Local Governor	06/12/2023	05/12/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Peter O'Keefe	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Janet Rathburn	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Mark Woolley	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

Pinfold Primary School

Other

Other

Other

Arundale Primary School

0.78 km • Hyde

Other

Hawthorns School

0.87 km • Hyde

Other

Broadbottom Church of England Primary School

1.36 km • Hyde

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Hyde, Tameside.

What is the age range at St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mr Mark Woolley.

Where is St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Cheriton Close, Off Underwood Road, Hyde, SK14 3DQ, in the Tameside local authority, North West.

Does St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Mark Woolley

Cheriton Close, Off Underwood Road, Hyde, SK14 3DQ

01613683455

www.st-james-hyde.tameside.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 152037

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026