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St James' CofE Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St James' CofE Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Bedworth, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

209

Pupils

240

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St James' CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St James' CofE Academy?

The catchment area for St James' CofE Academy is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St James' CofE Academy is managed by Warwickshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

St James' CofE Academy: 240 places, 87% filled: places available

St James' CofE Academy has a published admission number of 240 places. 209 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23% of pupils at St James' CofE Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Warwickshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Warwickshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

St James' CofE Academy: School Information

Full address
Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, CV12 9PF
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
23% of pupils
DfE URN
140694

Other Primary Schools in Bedworth

If St James' CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedworth are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Warwickshire

St James' CofE Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Warwickshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St James' CofE Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St James' CofE Academy

What is the catchment area for St James' CofE Academy?

The catchment area for St James' CofE Academy is the geographic zone Warwickshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St James' CofE Academy oversubscribed?

St James' CofE Academy has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 209 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warwickshire.

What is the admissions policy for St James' CofE Academy?

St James' CofE Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St James' CofE Academy cover?

St James' CofE Academy is a primary school in Bedworth, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St James' CofE Academy?

St James' CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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