Arden Forest Infant School vs St James' CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 584 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden Forest Infant School
Bedworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
161 students
St James' CofE Academy
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
200 students
| Measure | Arden Forest Infant School Bedworth, West Midlands | St James' CofE Academy Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #405 of 1,690 | #669 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4332 of 15,697 | #6766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 161 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bedworth | Bedworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ardenforest.warwickshire.sch.uk/ | www.stjames.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Arden Forest Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 55.7).
- •St James' CofE Academy is the larger school with 200 students compared with 161.
- •Arden Forest Infant 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 Arden Forest Infant School better than St James' CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Arden Forest Infant School ranks higher (67.6 vs 55.7 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 Arden Forest Infant School and St James' CofE Academy?
About 584 m in a straight line, between Bedworth and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden Forest Infant School: 161. St James' CofE Academy: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden Forest Infant School and St James' CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Arden Forest Infant School is 405th of 1,690 and St James' CofE Academy is 669th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).