St John's CofE Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Dawson Lane, Bierley, Bradford, BD4 6JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St John's 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 6th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 11 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

63 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

469 pupils on roll, with places for 492

Eligible for free school meals32.6%

32.6%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.2%

26.2%, 4.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.4%

12.4%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St John's CofE Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
Newhall Park Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
Knowleswood Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	20% met the expected standard
Ryecroft Primary Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	71% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Knight
Phone: 01274681959
Website: stjohnsceprimary.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Dawson Lane, Bierley, Bradford, BD4 6JF
Local authority: Bradford
URN: 145220

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.