Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Delany, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8553rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 92nd out of 153 in Bradford.
Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 13 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bank, Bradford, Bradford, BD10 0QA |
| Headteacher | Sarah Delany |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.6% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8553rd of 13,686
Nationally
909th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
92nd of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
46%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Contact Information
Bank, Bradford
Bradford, BD10 0QA
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