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The Academy At St. James
Goodgraded 04/05/2022Ages 2–11337 pupilsFaithChurch of England
The Academy At St. James is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bradford. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 337 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/05/2022, The Academy At St. James was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bradford can view The Academy At St. James's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 04/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)38%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score100
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake42.6%
Free school meals42.6%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled69%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher24.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence24.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bradford
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