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St James' CofE Academy

Primary • Academy converter • Open

Contact

Main Road
Biddenham
bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4BD

School Profile

Phase
Primary
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
210
Pupils
192 (Boys: 108, Girls: 84)
Free School Meals
19.3%
Capacity utilisation
91% (192 / 210)
Establishment type
Academy converter
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Jun 2022
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
148982
LAESTAB
8223300
UKPRN
10090173
Establishment No.
3300
Ofsted phase
Primary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 24 Apr 2012
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
8
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
201
Age range
5–11
Religious character
Church of England
Faith
Christian
Trust (MAT)
Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    24 Apr 2012
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: 9
    Behaviour: 9
    Personal dev: 9
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 8
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is not effective (24 Apr 2012)