The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 462
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Head
- Mr Paul Urry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gaythorne Road, West Bowling, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Fountain School
Independent · Very close
Bowling Park Primary School
Primary · 383m away
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Independent · 633m away
Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 644m away
Bankfoot Primary School
Primary · 798m away
Marshfield Primary
Primary · 899m away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 915m away
Eternal Light
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephen's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Stephen's CofE Primary School take?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Stephen's CofE Primary School?
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is in Bradford, BD5 7HU, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Stephen's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Stephen'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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