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OpenPrimaryURN 148982

St James' CofE Academy

Academy converter · Bedford · MK40 4BD

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 5–11

Pupils

194

Local authority

Bedford

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Bedford, Bedford, 194 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 18%. Religious character: Church of England.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Primary schools in Bedford
67
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK40
11
Primary in MK40
8
Open schools in Bedford LA
86
Primary in Bedford LA
55

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK40

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
148982

Location

Address
Main Road, Biddenham
Postcode
MK40 4BD
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Bedford

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
194
Boys / girls
109 / 85
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
194 / 210 (92%)
Free school meals
18%
FSM pupils
35
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01234352721
Website
http://www.stjamesprimary.org.uk/

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