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The Academy At St. James
Chelwood Drive, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7YD, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.8 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
337
Capacity
448
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in KS2 expected outcomes, this primary school shows promising results, particularly as it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected reading, writing, and math achievements. However, the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is notably low at just 2%. Overall, while there are areas for improvement, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education in Bradford.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.8%
Asian Pakistani24.6%
White Other9.8%
Black African5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.79680, -1.82617 · BD15 7YD
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143847
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.academystjames.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Academy At St. James rated by Ofsted?
The Academy At St. James was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is The Academy At St. James a good school?
The Academy At St. James scores 41.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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