St James' CofE Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Main Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4BD |
| Phone | 01234352721 |
| Reference Number | 148982 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 192 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.25%
Girls: 43.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 3 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 4 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| 5 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| 6 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.3% |
| African | 6.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Caribbean | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 24 Jun 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St James' Church of England VA Primary School | |
| 25 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
| 13 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | 3.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | 2.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Great Denham Primary School
Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4GG |
0.48 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AT |
0.58 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Chester Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HW |
0.66 miles |
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Queen's Park Academy
Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4HA |
0.76 miles |
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Great Ouse Primary Academy
Seaforth Gardens, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4TJ |
0.8 miles |
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Polam School
45 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2BU |
1.31 miles |
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Rivertree Free School
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QP |
1.31 miles |
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Bromham CofE Primary School
Grange Lane, Bromham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8NR |
1.33 miles |
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Livingstone Primary School
Clapham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LG |
1.37 miles |
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Priory Primary School
Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD |
1.38 miles |
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Bedford Road Primary Academy
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QH |
1.41 miles |
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Edith Cavell Primary School
Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7NH |
1.43 miles |
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Kempston Rural Primary School
Martell Drive, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7FJ |
1.59 miles |
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Cauldwell School
Edward Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR |
1.65 miles |
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Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR |
1.65 miles |
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Camestone School
Jowitt Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8NW |
1.69 miles |
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Ursula Taylor Church of England School
High Street, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6EG |
1.7 miles |
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Balliol Primary School
Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER |
1.8 miles |
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Springfield Primary School
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ |
1.97 miles |
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Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS |
2.1 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Biddenham International School and Sports College
Biddenham Turn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AZ |
0.46 miles |
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Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AU |
1.25 miles |
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Bedford Modern School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
1.31 miles |
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St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AA |
1.33 miles |
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FZ |
1.67 miles |
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Bedford College
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AH |
1.71 miles |
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Bedford Free School
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AD |
1.77 miles |
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Bedford School
De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
1.88 miles |
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Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS |
1.93 miles |
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Kempston Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
1.95 miles |
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Bedford Girls' School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
2 miles |
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Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB |
2.01 miles |
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Lincroft Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE |
2.2 miles |
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Castle Newnham School
Polhill Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DT |
2.41 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL |
2.48 miles |
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Bedford Academy
Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR |
2.68 miles |
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Goldington Academy
Haylands Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX |
2.73 miles |
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KWS School
51 Brunel Road, Bedford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9TJ |
3 miles |
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Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT |
3.28 miles |
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Mark Rutherford School
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8PX |
3.42 miles |