What is the Ofsted rating of St James' CofE Academy?

St James' CofE Academy has an Ofsted rating of "Good", based on an inspection in 2 May 2025.

How many pupils does St James' CofE Academy have?

St James' CofE Academy has 192 pupils enrolled.

Who is the head teacher of St James' CofE Academy?

The head teacher of St James' CofE Academy is Alison Barden.

What type of school is St James' CofE Academy?

St James' CofE Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is St James' CofE Academy in?

St James' CofE Academy is in the Bedford local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

St James' CofE Academy

📍 Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BD

Ofsted: Good (2 May 2025)

192

Pupils

19.3%

Free school meals

1 June 2022

Opened

About this school

St James' CofE Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The school has 192 pupils enrolled. It was rated Good by Ofsted in 2 May 2025. The Head Teacher is Alison Barden. The school is administered by Bedford local authority. It belongs to DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has a Church of England religious character. It opened in 1 June 2022.