The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Whitehead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Saffron Drive, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · Very close
The Academy At St. James
Primary · 472m away
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 516m away
Dixons Allerton Academy
All-through · Grammar · 655m away
Chapel Grange School
Special school · 660m away
Hazelbeck Special School
Special school · 763m away
Beckfoot Thornton
Secondary · 932m away
Temple Bank School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Bradford, BD15 7NE, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew'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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