Clayton St John CofE Primary School
Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clayton St John CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 93rd of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2025, report published 13 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils are well cared for at this nurturing and inclusive school. Staff know the pupils and their families well. Pupils enjoy attending school. They feel safe here. Pupils trust staff to help them with any worries or concerns. The school has high expectations for the achievement of all pupils. Improvements to the curriculum mean pupils now achieve better than they did at the time of the last inspection. Pupils conduct themselves well around school. They are considerate and supportive of one another. Pupils display the 'be ready' values of be kind, be safe, be respectful and be your best across the school. Classrooms are calm and purposeful, and pupils engage well with their learning. Children in the Nursery and Reception Years display curiosity, concentration and enjoyment when learning. Pupils learn how to stay safe online. They know how to stay physically and mentally healthy. Pupils attend a range of extra-curricular clubs, including sports, music, dance and drama. These help them discover and nurture their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- Pupils do not receive sufficient opportunities to deepen their understanding of the curriculum. As a result, a low number of pupils reach greater depth levels of understanding by the end of key stage 2. The school should further develop opportunities within the curriculum for pupils to work in greater depth.
- In some subjects, the delivery of the curriculum is inconsistent. In these areas, pupils' knowledge is not as secure as it is in other areas of the curriculum. The school should ensure the curriculum is implemented consistently, so pupils learn well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
364 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Clayton St John CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Village Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Hollingwood Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Stocks Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| The Academy At St. James | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Emsley
- Phone
- 01274815862
- Address
- Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford, BD14 6DD
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 145180
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.