Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Tameside). It has about 200 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In July 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Representation, Attainment and Attendance.
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Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high.
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils:About average. Progress in maths is about average. Progress in reading is about average. Progress in writing is above average.
Progress:About average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment:Below average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation:Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment:Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.