Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

St James' CofE Academy

Main Road, Bedford, MK40 4BD
Part of: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St James' CofE Academy
Bedford, MK40 4BD
192 Pupils
210 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
19.30% FSM %
108 Boys
84 Girls
About St James' CofE Academy

St James' CofE Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bedford, Bedford, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 192 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Alison Barden.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bedford
Region East of England
Administrative District Bedford
Parliamentary Constituency North Bedfordshire
Ward Biddenham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-06-2022
UKPRN 10090173
URN 148982
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Melanie Nancekievill Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ndidiamaka Adiuku Local Governor 18/07/2025 26/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Alison Barden Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Davinia Bates Local Governor 27/02/2025 26/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Hope Arnold Local Governor 27/02/2025 26/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Morton Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simisola Otukoya Local Governor 14/02/2025 13/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katy Parsons Local Governor 06/06/2025 05/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Perry Local Governor 01/09/2023 02/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Shiromi Pillai Local Governor 01/09/2024 23/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Biddenham International School and Sports College
0.74 km • Bedford
Other
Great Denham Primary School
0.78 km • Bedford
Other
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
0.94 km • Bedford
Other
Westfield Primary School
1.06 km • Bedford
Other
Queen's Park Academy
1.23 km • Bedford
Other
Great Ouse Primary Academy
1.29 km • Bedford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St James' CofE Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bedford, Bedford.
St James' CofE Academy has 192 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St James' CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, St James' CofE Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Head Teacher at St James' CofE Academy is Mrs Alison Barden.
St James' CofE Academy is at Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BD, in the Bedford local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St James' CofE Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
St James' CofE Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Barden
Main Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BD
01234352721
www.stjamesprimary.org.uk/
Location
MK40 4BD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148982
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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