The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Lavin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beacon Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3DQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School take?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School?
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is in Bradford, BD6 3DQ, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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