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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

Bradford, BD6 3DQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#6,983
of 13,686 nationally

About St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in Bradford, serving 194 pupils aged 4 to 11 under headteacher Ben Lavin. Within Bradford local authority, it ranks 68th out of 153 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it just below the midpoint of its peers. The top-performing schools in the same LA include All Saints' CofE Primary School, Harden Primary School, and Copthorne Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in February 2025, confirmed that standards are maintained, and it retains its overall Good rating — a grade it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections. For families prioritising a Catholic faith setting within Bradford, St John’s offers a clear local option, though it sits in a competitive landscape where several nearby primaries achieve stronger academic rankings.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBeacon Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD6 3DQ
HeadteacherBen Lavin
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)15.5%
School Capacity194 / 210 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibraryForest SchoolDining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.