A good academy converter school in Bedford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James' CofE Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 109.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-5.5 per year)
Down -5.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Church of England primary school; part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust (DSAMAT).
A warm welcome to St James’ Primary School from Headteacher Alison Barden; the school is part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust and aims for high academic standards within a caring, inclusive ethos; describes the school as a Church School and emphasizes equality and safeguarding.
SEND policy and SEND Information Report are provided; SENDCo is Miss Jess Creed; follows Assess, Plan, Do, Review with IEPs reviewed termly; Local Offer linked via the local authority.
30 places per year group; Bedford Borough Council coordinates admissions; tours with the Headteacher; in-year admissions available; oversubscription criteria in the Admissions Policy; St James' Admissions Policy 2026-27; appeals process via Bedford Borough Council.