Compare Dixons Marchbank Primary and Holybrook Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Dixons Marchbank Primary (Primary) in Bradford; Holybrook Primary School (Primary) in Bradford; St John's CofE Primary School (Primary) in Bradford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dixons Marchbank Primary, Holybrook Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Bradford, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Dixons Marchbank Primary), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St John's CofE Primary School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,200, typical FSM 35–40%, range 20–25%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST, Exceed Academies Trust and Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Dixons Marchbank Primary BD3 8QQ	Holybrook Primary School BD10 0EF	St John's CofE Primary School BD4 6JF
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 8QQ	Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0EF	Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6JF
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Dec 2023	1 16 Jun 2022	1 11 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	459	258	492
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST	Exceed Academies Trust	Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
Website	www.dixonsmb.com	www.holybrookacademy.co.uk	www.stjohnsceprimary.co.uk
Telephone	01274089920	01274611327	01274681959
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dixons Marchbank Primary

BD3 8QQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 8QQ
Ofsted: 1 20 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.dixonsmb.com
Telephone: 01274089920

Holybrook Primary School

BD10 0EF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD10 0EF
Ofsted: 1 16 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Exceed Academies Trust
Website: www.holybrookacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01274611327

St John's CofE Primary School

BD4 6JF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD4 6JF
Ofsted: 1 11 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
Website: www.stjohnsceprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01274681959

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.