St James' Church of England VA Primary School
URN: 109614 • Bedford MK40 4BD
Overview
- Name
- St James' Church of England VA Primary School
- URN
- 109614
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maria Soulsby (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Main Road, Bedford MK40 4BD
Summary
St James' Church of England VA Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Bedford, serving a capacity of 210 pupils, with currently 192 enrolled. The school is part of The Diocese of St. Albans Multi-Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school emphasizes equality, safety, and happiness, aiming to cultivate a vibrant community where children feel valued and supported.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to be engaging and motivating, encouraging curiosity, resilience, and perseverance among students. The school places a strong emphasis on core values such as respect, empathy, and love, integrating these into daily learning and worship. Regular awards are presented to students who exemplify these values, reinforcing a culture of recognition and achievement.
St James' serves the local community, including the Parish of St James, Biddenham, Great Denham, and Queen's Park. The school offers tours for prospective families and maintains close collaboration with Bedford Borough Council for admissions, ensuring a transparent process for new applicants.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to be engaging and motivating, encouraging curiosity, resilience, and perseverance among students. The school places a strong emphasis on core values such as respect, empathy, and love, integrating these into daily learning and worship. Regular awards are presented to students who exemplify these values, reinforcing a culture of recognition and achievement.
St James' serves the local community, including the Parish of St James, Biddenham, Great Denham, and Queen's Park. The school offers tours for prospective families and maintains close collaboration with Bedford Borough Council for admissions, ensuring a transparent process for new applicants.
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Nearby alternatives
- Great Denham Primary School (75.3)
- Great Barford Lower School (73.7)
- Castle Newnham School (71.3)
- Gravenhurst Lower School (70.2)
- Greenfield CofE VC Lower School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bedford
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 192
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- Close date
- 2022-05-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 192 | 94 | 98 | 210 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 94 | 98 | 210 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 192 | 94 | 98 | 210 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 192 | 94 | 98 | 210 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 85 | 99 | 210 | 14.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 | 77 | 91 | 210 | 13.10 |
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