Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School vs Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 323 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne Β· Local authority primary Β· Ages 4β11
187 students
Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne Β· Local authority primary Β· Ages 3β11
235 students
| Measure | Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2147 of 2,286 | #1708 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15137 of 15,697 | #12776 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4β11 | Ages 3β11 |
| Students | 187 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | β | β |
| KS2 writing progress | β | β |
| KS2 maths progress | β | β |
| Attainment 8 | β | β |
| Progress 8 | β | β |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | β | β |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | β | β |
| EBacc average points | β | β |
| A level points per entry | β | β |
| town | Ashton-under-Lyne | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hurstknollschool.org.uk | www.ourladys.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- β’Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 11.1).
- β’Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 47%).
- β’Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is the larger school with 235 students compared with 187.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School better than Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne ranks higher (27.2 vs 11.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne?
About 323 m in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School: 187. Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne rank in North West?
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School is 2147th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne is 1708th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).