Clayton St John CofE Primary School
Bradford, BD14 6DD · Bradford · primary school
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149th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 1,986 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 43.0 · 11 | 62% | 0.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clayton St John CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cheerleading, Spanish, Climbing, Karate Club, Limelight Dance, and St. John's Care Club. Sports include Football, Rugby, Bradford Football Development, Bradford Hockey Club Juniors, and coaching at St Bede's & St Joseph's College. Trips include Lotherton Hall, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap in literacy results?
What Ofsted said about Clayton St John CofE Primary School
Overview
Clayton St John CofE Primary School is described as a “nurturing and inclusive” environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. The report highlights that the school has made “considerable improvements in all areas” since the previous inspection, with staff knowing pupils well and maintaining high expectations for achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils” and “well designed and sequenced” to ensure knowledge builds over time.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with staff offering “effective help” to ensure most can access the full curriculum.
- Reading is a clear priority, with teachers using “carefully chosen texts” and effective interventions helping struggling pupils catch up.
- Behaviour is positive, with a consistently applied system and decreasing suspension rates; attendance is also improving due to strong support systems.
- Staff feel “well supported by leaders” and enjoy working at the school, contributing to a positive culture.
Areas to improve
- The school should develop more opportunities within the curriculum for pupils to work in “greater depth,” as currently few reach higher levels of understanding by the end of key stage 2.
- Curriculum delivery is inconsistent in some subjects; the school must ensure it is “implemented consistently” so pupils learn well across all areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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