The Academy at St. James
Academy sponsor led primary school in Bradford (Bradford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The Academy at St. James is a one form entry, co-educational school and nursery provision for children aged 2 years to 11 years. Each class has at least one full time teacher (or equivalent) and learning support staff who are present to help all children achieve specific learning goals as directed by the teacher. James is a diocesan sponsored multi-faith academy.
We are committed to the education and welfare of the children in our care and together we have identified what makes our school distinctive. Our school enables children to develop and grow with confidence and will ensure positive memories and lasting benefits that will remain forever.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Mindfulness
- Multisports
- Music
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Sport EnglandRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 143847
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Constituency
- Bradford West
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (0 confirmed, 1 (likely)).
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Sulc | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Helstrip | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rupinder Kaor | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Shahnaz Anwar-Bleem | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Hilary Ellis | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mrs Ruth Thompson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Chris Brownsell | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rukayat Olanrewaju | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Harry Gwinnett | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2017 |
| Liz Lawley (likely) Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record