Great Denham Primary School vs St James' CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 776 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Denham Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
677 students
St James' CofE Academy
Bedford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
| Measure | Great Denham Primary School Bedford, East of England | St James' CofE Academy Bedford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #597 of 1,872 | #1091 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4823 of 15,697 | #9085 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 677 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 677 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bedford | Bedford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greatdenhamprimary.org.uk | www.stjamesprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Denham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.1 vs 45.0).
- •Great Denham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 54%).
- •St James' CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Great Denham Primary School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 194.
- •Great Denham Primary School 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 Great Denham Primary School better than St James' CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Denham Primary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 45.0 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 Great Denham Primary School and St James' CofE Academy?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Denham Primary School: 677. St James' CofE Academy: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Denham Primary School and St James' CofE Academy rank in East of England?
Great Denham Primary School is 597th of 1,872 and St James' CofE Academy is 1091st of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).