The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ashley Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
High Busy Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 1HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Church of England Academy
Primary · 817m away
Low Ash Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Idle CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Blakehill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Thorpe Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
High Crags Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
High Crags Primary Leadership Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Swain House Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Shipley, BD18 1HD, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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