SchoolScoresSt James' CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9PF
024 7631 3227 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 March 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
65% — 4 points above the Warwickshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warwickshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.9% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Bedworth. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Arden Forest Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- St Michael's CofE Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chetwynd Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitestone Infant School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Francis Catholic Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Race Leys Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Wolvey CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Race Leys Junior School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Canons CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St James' CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St James' CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 March 2022.
How did St James' CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140694.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.