St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Stephen's is a caring school where children feel happy and safe. The school has a strong focus on reading with high-quality books and effective phonics teaching that helps pupils become fluent readers. Leaders also provide exceptional opportunities for personal development, with pupils taking on meaningful roles and benefiting from a wide range of clubs and trips that broaden their experiences.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge year on year, with excellent teaching of reading and phonics
- Exceptional personal development opportunities including sports leaders, MAD club, school council, and extensive range of clubs (Islamic calligraphy, animation)
- Strong support for pupils with SEND who are identified quickly and provided with additional guidance and resources
- Caring and inclusive school culture where staff provide extensive support to pupils and families
- Effective early years provision with well-developed routines and activities that appeal to children's curiosity
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not consistently adapted across all year groups to meet individual pupil needs, meaning some pupils do not learn as well as their peers
- Attendance of some pupils remains too low and they are missing out on learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders prioritising pupil safety and ensuring quick support for pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports leaders, MAD (Making A Difference) club, school council, Islamic calligraphy club, animation club, educational trips and events
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is a good school with an outstanding approach to personal development. Leaders have developed a caring and inclusive ethos based on the values of nurture, grow and flourish, where pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning.
At a Glance
47.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 67%. Maths has declined from 71% to 60%. Writing has declined from 71% to 66%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
30.2
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
460 pupils
420 capacity
40 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford
Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,695
Applications
6,195
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.43329%
Overall absence
19.9446%
Persistent absence
361
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
The Fountain School
Dixons City Academy
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Dixons Trinity Academy
Eternal Light
Bronte Girls' Academy
Dixons McMillan Academy
Oastlers School
Bradford Academy
Darul Uloom Dawatul Imaan
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