St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School

URN: 142945 • Bradford BD6 3DQ

Overview

Name
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School
URN
142945
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ben Lavin (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01274679030
Website
Visit
Address
Beacon Road, Bradford BD6 3DQ

Summary

St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School, located in Bradford, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 194 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is respected and valued, reflecting the ethos of the Catholic faith. The community is guided by virtues such as charity, courage, and respect, which underpin the school's mission of following in the footsteps of Jesus.

The curriculum at St John the Evangelist is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to develop knowledge and skills across various subjects. The school sets high expectations for its pupils and provides a range of experiences that promote academic, spiritual, social, and moral development. The leadership, led by Head of School Mrs Caroline Ramsden, emphasizes collaboration with families and the local parish to support the faith journey of students.

Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and opportunities for visits are available. For more information, parents can access the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Bradford
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
194
Boys
92
Girls
102
FSM %
15.50
Open date
2016-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 194 92 102 210 15.50
2024-09-11 197 99 98 210 19.30
2023-09-11 200 100 100 210 17.50
2022-09-11 200 100 100 210 17.50
2021-09-11 205 99 106 210 14.60
2020-09-11 205 99 106 210 10.20

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