St James' CofE Academy
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54% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, below the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 54%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 11%
- 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 | — | 54.0% | 11.0% | 79.0% | 61.0% | 64.0% | 105.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 52.0% | 6.0% | 61.0% | 65.0% | 65.0% | 104.0 | 102.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 71.0% | 4.0% | 93.0% | 82.0% | 86.0% | 109.0 | 108.0 |
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School information
| URN | 148982 |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-11 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Alison Barden |
| Trust | DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | MK40 4BD |
| Latest pupils | 192 |
| FSM eligible | 19.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD
http://www.stjamesprimary.org.uk/View local authority page1234352721| DfE number | 3300 |
| UKPRN | 10090173 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2022 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |