St James' CofE Academy
St James' CofE Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 5–11, in Bedford, MK40, in the Bedford council area. It has 194 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (5 February 2025): Standards maintained.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 5 February 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (21 March 2012) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 54 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 11 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 28 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 194 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 18% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.46% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.56% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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