St John's CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's CofE Primary School
Address: Dawson Lane, Bierley
Town/City: Bradford
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD4 6JF
Telephone Number: 01274 681959
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
Sponsor: Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andrew Knight
Capacity: 492
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 469 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33%

Location and administration

URN: 145220
DfE Number: 380/5208
UKPRN: 10065957
UPRN: 100051949425
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Bradford South (E14001119)
Electoral Ward: Holme Wood & Bierley (E05016465)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 418534E, 430019N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 0.59" N 1° 43' 12.61" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQ78H+PW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Stuart Beswick - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 July 2030.
  • Mrs Sally Coope - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 13 November 2023.
  • Geraldine Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Janis Duranda - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Canon Gary Hodgson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 January 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mr Tasif Khan - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 April 2026.
  • Andrew Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Andrew Lupton - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 December 2028.
  • Guilherme Tavares - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Father Paul Wheelhouse - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 November 2026.