The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 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
- 125
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Fiona Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Young Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 9RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarnham Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ummid Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Dixons McMillan Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Brackenhill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Bradford, BD8 9RG, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St William'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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