SchoolScoresThe Academy At St James
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Chelwood Drive, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7YD
01274 777095 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 May 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 | Outstanding |
| Early years | 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
59 pupils in this year group.
49% — 11 points below the Bradford average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 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 Bradford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
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 | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.2% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 47th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.1% | 14.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 67th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 39.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 61st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 49th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 16.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 89th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 89th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 24th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 80% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 40th highest of 108 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 60th highest of 106 state primary schools in Bradford. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 15.1%* | 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
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ley Top Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clayton St John CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crossley Hall Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clayton Village Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lady Royd Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornton Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandy Lane Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Academy At St James's Ofsted rating?
The Academy At St James was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 May 2022.
How did The Academy At St James do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Is The Academy At St James oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put The Academy At St James as their first choice for 27 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 24 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143847.
- 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.