St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Gaythorne Road, West Bowling, Bradford, BD5 7HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Stephen'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 67th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2022, report published 15 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2022
Leaders have developed a caring and inclusive ethos where all pupils are valued. The foundations of this ethos stem from the school's core values: nurture, grow and flourish. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. Pupils behave well and have a positive attitude to learning. They learn through a well-planned curriculum which builds year on year. Pupils appreciate the exciting activities that take place at their school. They wear the new school uniform with pride. Adults provide an extensive network of support to ensure pupils and families are well cared for. One parent, reflecting the views of many stated, 'There is nothing they wouldn't do to help'. The school is a central part of the local community. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. They know who to go and see if they are worried. Pupils have a good understanding of what bullying is. Incidents of bullying are very rare. When they do occur, adults are quick to sort out problems. Pupils told inspectors that everyone in school is treated fairly.
What the school should improve
- There is variance in how well teachers adapt the content of lessons to meet the needs of pupils. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as their peers. Leaders should help teachers to better adapt their teaching, to enable pupils to learn and remember more.
- The attendance of some pupils is too low. These pupils are missing out on learning. Leaders have already started to address this, with some success. However, they must continue to improve the attendance of some pupils to ensure they benefit from the curriculum on offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
460 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Stephen's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newby Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Bowling Park Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Crystal Gardens Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Bankfoot Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Urry
- Phone
- 01274731698
- Address
- Gaythorne Road, West Bowling, Bradford, BD5 7HU
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 107323
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.