The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Judith Kelby (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Tong Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 409m away
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Ryecroft Primary Academy
Primary · 902m away
Bolling Special School
Special school · 984m away
Bradford Forster Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Newhall Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lower Fields Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Bradford, BD4 9PY, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Columba'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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