The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Emsley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD14 6DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClayton Village Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 634m away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 634m away
Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria
Independent · 711m away
Beckfoot Thornton
Secondary · 885m away
Hollingwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Stocks Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Academy At St. James
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clayton St John CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clayton St John CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clayton St John CofE Primary School?
Clayton St John CofE Primary School currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clayton St John CofE Primary School take?
Clayton St John CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clayton St John CofE Primary School?
Clayton St John CofE Primary School is in Bradford, BD14 6DD, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clayton St John CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clayton St John CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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