St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
110%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Devlin, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1521st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 153 in Bradford.
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 27 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Scotchman Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD9 5AT |
| Headteacher | John Devlin |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1521st of 13,686
Nationally
145th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
12th of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
80%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Scotchman Road, Bradford
Bradford, BD9 5AT
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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