The Academy At St. James
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Chelwood Drive Allerton Bradford West Yorkshire BD15 7YD |
| Phone | 01274777095 |
| Reference Number | 143847 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 327 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.29%
Girls: 47.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 17 | 40 |
| 2 | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| 3 | 26 | 16 | 42 |
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 5 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 6 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.1% |
| Pakistani | 22.9% |
| White, Other | 10.1% |
| African | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-06-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-04 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-11-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Saffron Drive, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7NE |
0.29 miles |
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Ley Top Primary School
Avenel Road, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7PQ |
0.35 miles |
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Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery
Garforth Street, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7HB |
0.55 miles |
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Clayton St John CofE Primary School
Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6DD |
0.96 miles |
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Crossley Hall Primary School
Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0HJ |
1.08 miles |
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Clayton Village Primary School
John Street, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6AD |
1.09 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6HW |
1.12 miles |
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Lady Royd Primary School
Squire Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RB |
1.31 miles |
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Thornton Primary School
Thornton Road, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3NN |
1.34 miles |
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Sandy Lane Primary School
Cottingley Road, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 9JU |
1.35 miles |
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Lidget Green Primary School
Birks Fold, Lidget Green, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2QN |
1.38 miles |
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Beckfoot Heaton Primary
Haworth Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6LL |
1.52 miles |
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St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Young Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9RG |
1.55 miles |
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St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre
Washington Street, Bradford, BD8 9QW |
1.56 miles |
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Chellow Heights Special School
Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Chellow Heights School Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6AL |
1.59 miles |
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Hollingwood Primary School
Hollingwood Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4BE |
1.62 miles |
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Girlington Primary School
Girlington Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9NR |
1.64 miles |
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Whetley Academy
Whetley Lane, Girlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9HZ |
1.77 miles |
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St Philip's CofE Primary School
Whitby Terrace, Girlington, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9JL |
1.79 miles |
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Margaret McMillan Primary School
Scotchman Road, Heaton, Margaret McMillan Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5DF |
1.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Beckfoot Thornton
Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3BH |
0.42 miles |
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Dixons Allerton Academy
Rhodesway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 0DH |
0.65 miles |
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Bradford Girls' Grammar School
Squire Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RB |
1.31 miles |
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Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria
Thornton View Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6JX |
1.41 miles |
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Dixons Kings Academy
Northside Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 2AN |
1.6 miles |
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Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6AL |
1.62 miles |
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High Park School
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RY |
1.66 miles |
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Belle Vue Girls' Academy
Thorn Lane, Bingley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6NA |
1.68 miles |
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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
Syedna Way, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9AR |
1.78 miles |
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Prism Independent School
Walker Drive, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9ES |
1.83 miles |
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St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Highgate, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 4BQ |
2.03 miles |
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Trinity Academy Bradford
Deanstones Lane, Bradford, BD13 2AS |
2.33 miles |
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Dixons Cottingley Academy
Cottingley New Road, Bingley, BD16 1TZ |
2.35 miles |
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The Home Study Project Co Pakistan Community and Neighbourhood Assoc
White Abbey Road, Bradford, BD8 8EJ |
2.45 miles |
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Co-op Academy Southfield
Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9ET |
2.48 miles |
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Co-op Academy Grange
Co-Op Academy Grange, Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, BD5 9ET |
2.52 miles |
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Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy
Reevy Road West, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3PX |
2.57 miles |
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Dixons McMillan Academy
Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0JD |
2.6 miles |
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Bradford Grammar School
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2.61 miles |
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Bradford College
Great Horton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AY |
2.67 miles |