PrimaryData as of May 2026

St James' CofE Academy

Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BD

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Church of England

Pupils

192

Ages

5-11

FSM

19.3%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

79.0%

Writing

61.0%

Maths

64.0%

RWM Combined

54.0%

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About St James' CofE Academy

St James' CofE Academy is a primary school in Bedford, Bedford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 192 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Main Road, Bedford, MK40 4BD | More schools in Bedford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' CofE Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
Mar 2012 — Good (predecessor: St James' Church of England VA Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' CofE Academy

What is St James' CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?

St James' CofE Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are St James' CofE Academy's latest exam results?

St James' CofE Academy: KS2 2024/25: 54% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James' CofE Academy located?

St James' CofE Academy is a primary school in Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4BD).

How many pupils attend St James' CofE Academy?

St James' CofE Academy has around 192 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James' CofE Academy with other schools?

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