Located in Bradford, St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St John's CofE Primary School currently has around 466 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.6%. other white pupils make up about 15.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dawson Lane, Bradford, BD4 6JF |
| Website: | http://www.stjohnsceprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01274681959 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Knight |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145220 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 492 |
| Number of Pupils: | 466 |
| Number of Boys: | 245 |
| Number of Girls: | 221 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.60% | 231 |
| Other White | 15.20% | 71 |
| African | 8.60% | 40 |
| Pakistani | 8.60% | 40 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.90% | 23 |
| Indian | 3.20% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Primary School Tong Street , Dudley Hill BD4 9PY | - not rated | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hambledon First School Bierley House Avenue , BD4 6BU | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Cathedral Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowling Community College Lister Avenue , BD4 7QT | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Forster Academy Fenby Avenue , BD4 8RG | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tong Leadership Academy Westgate Hill Street , BD4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomwood Middle School Dawson Lane , Bierley BD4 6JF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gregory Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 982 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Blaise RC Middle School Newhall Road , Bierley BD4 6AF | - not rated | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Middle School Knowles Lane , Holmewood BD4 9AE | - not rated | 985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenby Middle School Lorne Street , BD4 7PS | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Academy Lister Avenue , BD4 7QS | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan Harry Street , Off Wakefield Road BD4 9PH | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bradford District PRU Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolling Special School Anerley Street , BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley House School Anerley Street , Bowling Hall Road BD4 7SY | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wedgwood School and Community Nursery Landscove Avenue , Holmewood BD4 0NQ | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.