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St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Bradford, BD5 7HUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
59 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#6,947
of 13,686 nationally

About St Stephen's CofE Primary School

St Stephen's CofE Primary School in Bradford is a larger-than-average state primary, currently teaching 462 pupils against a capacity of 420, which suggests the school is running above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 45.2%, significantly higher than the national average and a clear indicator that the school serves a community with considerable economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 111 applications for 59 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.88, with all 59 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. This tells you that local families are actively choosing St Stephen's, even though it is not the nearest Outstanding-rated option — that honour belongs to Marshfield Primary, just 0.9 km away. The school is Church of England, mixed-gender, and includes a nursery provision for children from age three, making it a full primary journey from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGaythorne Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD5 7HU
HeadteacherPaul Urry
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils462
Free School Meals (FSM)45.2%
School Capacity462 / 420 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCross CountryNetballSwimmingGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubGardeningChoirScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

Source: ststephens.bradford.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Stephen's CofE 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.