The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Sean Helliwell-Kenny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St Paul's Avenue, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadbeck Learning Centre
Independent · 423m away
Wibsey Primary School
Primary · 532m away
Netherlands Avenue School and Community Nursery
Special school · 967m away
Hill Top CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Woodside Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Farfield Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Southfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Co-op Academy Southfield
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's CofE Primary School take?
St Paul's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School is in Bradford, BD6 1ST, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul'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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