St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Bradford
St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 21 November 2023. Bradford has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2015 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Dawson Lane, Bierley, Bradford, BD4 6JF
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Bradford
- Pupils on roll
- 469 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 32.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 21 November 2023
Strengths
- “This is an outstanding school.”
- “It is a beacon of light within the community.”
- “Pupils receive an exceptional education.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 76% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 81 first-preference applications, 59 offers in total, 59 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2015 to 2026, as Bradford published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Bradford.
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.4 mi Good Last distance published
- Newhall Park Primary School 0.6 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Knowleswood Primary School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Ryecroft Primary Academy 0.8 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Lower Fields Primary Academy 1.0 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Carrwood Primary School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy 1.4 mi Good Last distance published