St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Beacon Road, Bradford, BD6 3DQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 75th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2012, report published 12 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. The school's virtues are at the heart of this community. Pupils talk confidently about how they 'follow in the footsteps of Jesus'. Pupils are kind and show care towards each other. They feel safe and know how to stay safe, whether online or in the local community. The school sets high expectations for pupils. They behave and achieve well. They leave this school ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils are proud to earn achievement points for good behaviour and want to be the 'star of the week'. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Staff are keen to join in playtime games. They make sure there is always something to do. Pupils are encouraged to contribute to the life of the school. For example, 'Mini Vinnies' help raise money for local charities. Through the school's buddy system, older pupils develop a sense of responsibility. They support younger pupils at playtimes. This helps children in the Reception Year build relationships and feel part of the school. The school provides many opportunities to enhance and enrich learning through trips and visits. Older pupils enjoyed their recent visitor, who talked about ways of saving money. They enjoy clubs such as gymnastics and choir.
What the school should improve
- There is variability in how handwriting is taught across the school. Staff do not have high-enough expectations for handwriting and presentation of work. As a result, some pupils do not learn to form their letters accurately or join their letters. The school should ensure that teachers consistently have high expectations for handwriting and presentation in all subjects and classes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
197 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reevy Hill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Home Farm Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Hollingwood Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Stocks Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Lavin
- Phone
- 01274679030
- Address
- Beacon Road, Bradford, BD6 3DQ
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 142945
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.