The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 337
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 45.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Thompson (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Chelwood Drive, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7YD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 472m away
Ley Top Primary School
Primary · 560m away
Beckfoot Thornton
Secondary · 668m away
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 878m away
Dixons Allerton Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Chapel Grange School
Special school · 1.1km away
Hazelbeck Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Clayton St John CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Academy At St. James's Ofsted rating?
The Academy At St. James was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Academy At St. James?
The Academy At St. James currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Academy At St. James take?
The Academy At St. James caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Academy At St. James?
The Academy At St. James is in Bradford, BD15 7YD, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Academy At St. James have a sixth form?
No, The Academy At St. James does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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