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St James' CofE Academy
Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD, Bedford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.9 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
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Last inspected: 21 March 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School keeps me informed
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of subjects
85%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.4%
Mixed Other7.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.3%
Black African6.8%
Asian Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi4.2%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.13818, -0.50749 · MK40 4BD
School details
Local authorityBedford
RegionEast of England
URN148982
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjamesprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
St James' CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2012.
Is St James' CofE Academy a good school?
St James' CofE Academy scores 50.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St James' CofE Academy?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, St James' CofE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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