St John's CofE Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John's CofE Primary School.

Bradford, BD46JF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
21 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dawson Lane
Bierley
Bradford, BD46JF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145220
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Dawson Lane, Bierley, Bradford, BD4 6JF
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
492 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
447
Free School Meals
29.0% (130 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.9 (8.6 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
447 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe and Succeed"

Compassion Interior Posture Wisdom Endurance Courage

Recognising its Christian Foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level. The school best serves the community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It delivers an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith. The school promotes Christian values by providing children with opportunities to advance socially, emotionally, morally and spiritually. Children learn to embrace Christian values through the teachings of the Christian faith and the principles of the trust deed. The school staff is instrumental in demonstrating a commitment to the Christian ethos of the school and they provide an ideal which children accept and follow with enthusiasm. The school and the Church

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St. John's C of E Primary School, a welcoming, inclusive and committed community of learners. The school serves its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. Core Christian Values include kindness and compassion, endurance, wisdom and interior posture. The school is a two-form entry primary with a nursery in exceptional grounds and is part of the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT). Headteacher: Andrew Knight.

Curriculum Highlights

BDAT Curriculum Approach Curriculum Overview Knowledge Organisers Year 1 KOrganisers Year 2 KOrganisers Year 3 KOrganisers Year 4 KOrganisers Year 5 KOrganisers Year 6 KOrganisers Intent & Progression Art and Design Intent & Progression Computing Intent & Progression Design and Technology Intent & Progression English Intent & Progression Geography Intent & Progression History Intent & Progression Mathematics Intent & Progression Music Intent & Progression Physical Education Intent & Progression PSHEE Intent & Progression Religious Education Intent & Progression Science Intent & Progression Spanish Intent & Progression

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care includes a Breakfast Club that provides a nutritious breakfast at the start of the day and an After School Club with a nutritious snack tea in the evening in a calm environment. It offers a range of structured play activities and a mix of year-group activities. To book a place, contact Debbie in the Administration Team by calling the school office or emailing [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions are made through Bradford Council; Nursery places are allocated by the school's Admissions Team; In-year transfers are handled by the school with a waiting list available; The Admissions Policy is available on the BDAT website; Visits and stay-and-play sessions can be arranged for prospective families; Additional information and maps supplement the policy to guide admissions decisions.

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