St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

About St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrea Haines, it falls under Bradford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 77% 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 2233rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 153 in Bradford.

St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.

St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 81% recommending the school (43 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, St Francis 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.

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