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St James' CofE Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Main Road
 Biddenham
 Bedford
 Bedfordshire MK40 4BD
Telephone: 01234 352721

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
History: This school arose from St James' Church of England VA Primary School
Trust: Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese of St Albans

Staff and Pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Alison Barden (since September 2023)
Previous Headteacher: Sarah Morton
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 9.8 / 4.38
Non-teaching Staff*: 6.61
Number of pupils: 194
Pupils Per Teacher: 19.8
Sex: Mixed (56% boys / 44% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 18.00% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 23.6%
Local child deprivation rate: 15.1% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 51.6%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 69.9%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 2.3km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Bedford
Electoral Ward: Biddenham
School Number: 8223300

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 21st March 2012 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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