The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 34.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Knight (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dawson Lane, Bierley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 6JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 611m away
Newhall Park Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Knowleswood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
Independent · 1.0km away
Bolling Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Ryecroft Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Bradford Beacon School
Independent · 1.5km away
Bradford Forster Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's CofE Primary School take?
St John's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's CofE Primary School?
St John's CofE Primary School is in Bradford, BD4 6JF, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's 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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