School profile

St James' CofE Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led · Bedworth, CV12 9PF

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Schools
Numbers on map: pupil ages
Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate
Not rated

National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,173 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

St James' CofE Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted report cardInspected 15 Jul 2026

Area360 rating
Good
Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Strong standard
Safeguarding
Met

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Ages7 to 11
Pupils200
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherMrs Jane Cook
TrustTHE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityWarwickshire
Opened01 Apr 2014
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 140694.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolWarwickshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%, similar to England, better than Warwickshire61%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.11%, better than England, better than Warwickshire7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire105105
Expected standard in reading78%, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire75%76%
Expected standard in writing75%, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire72%73%
Expected standard in maths75%, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire73%75%
Pupils taking tests55--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils200
Girls101
Boys99
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.22.5%
First language not English6%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.240
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.16.7%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.59
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4
Average class size25

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
82.5%
Indian
3%
Other White
2.5%
White and Asian
2%
Other mixed
2%
Other Asian
2%
African
2%
Other ethnic group
1.5%
White and Black Caribbean
1%
Traveller of Irish heritage
0.5%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher20
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.14.2
Teachers (FTE)10
Teaching assistants (FTE)4.04
Support staff (FTE)7.95
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2510
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/258
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/252

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolWarwickshireEngland
Overall absence5%, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire5%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.14%, similar to England, similar to Warwickshire12.5%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.5%, better than England, better than Warwickshire1.1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate3.8%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.9%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near St James' CofE Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryArden Forest Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miSecondaryNicholas Chamberlaine SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt Michael's Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.6 miPrimaryChetwynd Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.7 miPrimaryAll Saints Bedworth CofE AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miPrimaryWhitestone Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about St James' CofE Academy

What is St James' CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?

St James' CofE Academy is rated Good, last inspected on 15 Jul 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.

How does St James' CofE Academy rank in England?

St James' CofE Academy ranks 7,173 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are St James' CofE Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 65% of pupils at St James' CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend St James' CofE Academy?

St James' CofE Academy has 200 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of St James' CofE Academy?

St James' CofE Academy had 240 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at St James' CofE Academy?

At St James' CofE Academy, the average class had 25 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 20 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at St James' CofE Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at St James' CofE Academy missed 5% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 14% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.