Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Ashton-under-Lyne (Tameside).
Location
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Our school, which opened in 1971, is a one-form entry Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School linked to St. James' Church in the Parish of the Good Shepherd and St. John The Evangelist Church - both in the Diocese of Manchester.
We aim to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment in which every child is challenged and learns academically, spiritually, morally, socially and culturally. We aim to teach each child how to be a good citizen in 21 st Century Britain. We endeavour to develop students who will work hard, challenge injustice and be valuable members of the school and wider community.
As a school, the values of Trust, Hope, Forgiveness, Kindness and Justice are at the heart of everything that we do. Our broad, balanced and engaging curriculum challenges the children's learning and understanding, provides opportunities for them to lead their own learning and encourages them to ask and answer their own questions.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Computing
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Swimming
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- Food for LifeRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 106229
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Constituency
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Daunt | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Melissa Jones | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Siobhan Berry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Reverend Carol Schofield | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mike Glover | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Leah Baker | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah McConnell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jonathon Hobday | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mr Robin Sandiford Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Nicola Cosgrove Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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