St James' CofE Academy is a primary school in Bedford, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St James' CofE Academy currently has around 192 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.3% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.4%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Main Road, Bedford, MK40 4BD |
| Website: | http://www.stjamesprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01234352721 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bedford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Barden |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148982 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/03/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 192 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 84 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.40% | 89 |
| Other Mixed | 7.80% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.30% | 14 |
| African | 6.80% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 4.70% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.20% | 8 |
| Indian | 4.20% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 3.60% | 7 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 2.60% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Nursery School Ampthill Road , MK42 9HE | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England VA Primary School Main Road , Biddenham MK40 4BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Academy Main Road , Biddenham MK40 4BD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Denham Primary School Greenkeepers Road , Great Denham MK40 4GG | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AT | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Chester Road , MK40 4HW | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 4out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Middle School Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AT | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's RC Middle School 112 Bromham Road , MK40 2QR | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bruce Middle School Bedford Road , Kempston MK42 8PU | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Bruce Middle School Bedford Road , Kempston MK42 8PU | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange School Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivertree Free School Hillgrounds Road , Kempston MK42 8QP | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.