St Paul's CofE Primary School, Bradford
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bradford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 37th-highest of the 110 schools in Bradford with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Paul's CofE Primary School in detail
St Paul's CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are proud to be an Anglican school and have strong links with our local church, with which we share a name. The Christian values of loving God and loving one another are reflected in both worship and the daily life of the school. If not, please don't hesitate to contact us."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of this fantastic school, working with a talented and dedicated staff team. We are a loving, caring community and are passionate about forming trusting, long lasting relationships with our pupils and families to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be the best that they can be."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at St Paul's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 77% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Paul's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put St Paul's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 115 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Paul's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's CofE Primary School are St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.1 miles, Good, 65% reading, 61% maths); Wibsey Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 73% maths); Hill Top CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths); and Woodside Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 60% maths).
St Paul's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyWibsey Primary SchoolHill Top CofE Primary SchoolWoodside Academy
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Paul's CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (96%).
Who goes there
6.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (68%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 8 (4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Low Moor Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Winefride's School, 20 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Paul's CofE Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Paul's CofE Primary School are Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy (0.6 miles), Co-op Academy Grange (0.8 miles) and Appleton Academy (1.5 miles).
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College AcademyCo-op Academy GrangeAppleton Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Paul's is a welcoming, values-driven school where children thrive academically and personally. The school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction and provides tailored support for every child who needs it. Pupils develop into thoughtful, community-minded young people who understand the importance of helping others and getting involved in their local area.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve consistently well in national assessments in mathematics and reading
- Strong phonics teaching with well-trained staff and effective one-to-one support for pupils who need it
- Calm, purposeful behavior throughout the school with a positive, inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel happy and safe
- Excellent PSHE curriculum that develops pupils' understanding of democracy and community responsibility
- High attendance rates with effective family support to overcome barriers
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers in some newly introduced subjects are not consistently clear about what pupils should learn, sometimes selecting activities that don't fully support the intended curriculum
- Learning in some subjects is more variable, with fewer opportunities for pupils to be challenged and achieve at higher levels
- Support for pupils with SEND is more effective in subjects where staff have greater expertise
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong policies and staff training in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Junior leadership team, eco-warriors team, happiness heroes group, Rainbow Days, school elections, visits from local councillor, weekly food market with local charity
St Paul's is a school at the heart of its local community where pupils achieve well in mathematics and reading, and benefit from a high-quality, rounded education centered on seven core values. Leaders have maintained the school's good standards and are focused on enhancing learning across all subjects.
At a Glance
30.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 61% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Paul's CofE Primary School is in Bradford; for families living there:
- Bradford's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 39
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 31 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,475
Applications
6,301
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
198
Total Pupils
98
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
22.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,267
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,681
Per pupil
£1296k
Total funding
£86k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
17.3%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Paul's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Paul's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Paul's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Paul's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Paul's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Bradford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Paul's CofE Primary School?
Classes at St Paul's CofE Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School has around 198 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Paul's CofE Primary School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at St Paul's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 17.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Paul's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming St Paul's CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Paul's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 31 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Paul's CofE Primary School?
St Paul's CofE Primary School is at St Paul's Avenue, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1ST.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)