St Stephen's CofE Primary School
110%
Capacity
462
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Stephen's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 462 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Stephen's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Urry, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6947th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 66th out of 153 in Bradford.
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 59 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Stephen's CofE Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, St Stephen's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Gaythorne Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD5 7HU |
| Headteacher | Paul Urry |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 462 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.2% |
| School Capacity | 462 / 420 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6947th of 13,686
Nationally
738th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
66th of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
111
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gaythorne Road, Bradford
Bradford, BD5 7HU
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