The Academy At St. James
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49% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, below the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 49%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 2%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 49.0% | 2.0% | 68.0% | 66.0% | 59.0% | 104.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 38.0% | 0.0% | 48.0% | 52.0% | 52.0% | 100.0 | 99.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 45.0% | 5.0% | 68.0% | 68.0% | 63.0% | 103.0 | 101.0 |
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School information
| URN | 143847 |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Head of School Ruth Thompson |
| Trust | BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | BD15 7YD |
| Latest pupils | 337 |
| FSM eligible | 45.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Chelwood Drive, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7YD
www.academystjames.comView local authority page1274777095| DfE number | 2032 |
| UKPRN | 10062306 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 22 Jun 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2022 |