Biddenham International School and Sports College vs St James' CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 736 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,422 students
St James' CofE Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
| Measure | Biddenham International School and Sports College Bedford, East of England | St James' CofE Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #346 of 460 | #1091 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2790 of 4,090 | #9085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,422 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,422 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 35.8% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.biddenham.beds.sch.uk | www.stjamesprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 33.1).
- •Biddenham International School and Sports College is the larger school with 1,422 students compared with 194.
- •Biddenham International School and Sports College is a local authority school while St James' CofE Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Biddenham International School and Sports College better than St James' CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St James' CofE Academy ranks higher (45.0 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Biddenham International School and Sports College and St James' CofE Academy?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddenham International School and Sports College: 1,422. St James' CofE Academy: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddenham International School and Sports College and St James' CofE Academy rank in East of England?
Biddenham International School and Sports College is 346th of 460 and St James' CofE Academy is 1091st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).