About the school

St James’ C.E. (Foundation) Primary School is situated in the village of Wardle, on the outskirts of Rochdale and in the foothills of the Pennine Moors. Although it is only 3.5 miles from the town centre, Wardle retains much of its village character and St James’ is the only Primary School.

The school was opened on its current site in the 1970’s and has had several extensions and alterations since its original construction. It is a one form entry school catering for children aged 3-11 years in single year group classes. The school does not have a nursery class but the village playgroup shares the same site and is managed by Wardle Childcare Partnership who also provide before and after school and holiday childcare.

The classrooms are light and airy and each classroom has access to the outdoors. All classes are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards.

The newly refurbished library houses both fiction and non-fiction books and is a lending library for the whole school. The hall which is at the centre of school is used for assembly, P.E., after school activities and as a dining room. Our school dinners are cooked on the premises each day using fresh local produce.