Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 456 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1080 of 2,286 | #1134 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8600 of 15,697 | #8990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 57.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ashton-under-Lyne | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pceps.co.uk/ | www.st-james-ash.tameside.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.3 vs 45.4).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 212.
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 Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne ranks higher (47.3 vs 45.4 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 Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Ashton-under-Lyne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne: 212. St James' Church of England Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne is 1080th of 2,286 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 1134th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).