St James' CofE Academy
Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James' CofE Academy is a primary school in Bedworth for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 4th of 8 primary schools in Bedworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 March 2022, report published 26 May 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 July 2026
Pupils thrive at St James'. It is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school where pupils feel safe, valued and proud to belong. Positive relationships with staff help pupils feel listened to and supported. They know there is always a trusted adult to turn to if they need help. Pupils fully understand the school's LOVED ethos - Learning, Owning, Valuing, Empathising and Doing it the St James' Way. These values shape the positive attitudes, kindness and respect seen throughout the school. Pupils behave very well, enjoy learning and contribute to the calm, happy atmosphere. They say that bullying is rare and are confident that adults would deal with any concerns quickly and effectively. Learning is engaging and purposeful. Pupils enjoy reading, write with increasing confidence and accuracy and are developing the knowledge and skills they need for the next stage of their education. They speak confidently, use ambitious vocabulary and take pride in their work. Staff quickly identify when pupils need extra help. This means they receive the right support at the right time. As a result, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, disadvantaged pupils and those who face challenges in their lives are fully included and achieve well from their starting points. Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs, visits, leadership opportunities and community activities beyond the classroom. They enjoy representing the school, raising money for charities and helping shape school life by taking on responsibilities. These experiences help pupils build confidence, resilience and independence. Attendance is improving because leaders work closely with families to remove barriers. As a result, most pupils come to school ready to learn. They embrace new opportunities enthusiastically and make a positive contribution. This means pupils leave St James' as confident, respectful and well-rounded young people who are well prepared for the future.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that learning is consistently well matched to pupils’ needs so that they remember key knowledge more securely and make progress in line with their peers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
200 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St James' CofE Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Forest Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Chetwynd Junior School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Whitestone Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Cook
- Phone
- 02476313227
- Address
- Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9PF
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 140694
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.