St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
If you're considering St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Bradford, the parent feedback is a good place to start. In the most recent Parent View survey, 71% of respondents said they would recommend the school, though it's worth noting that 29% said they would not. The survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025, collected 41 responses, so the picture is based on a relatively small group. On the positive side, 91% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 93% felt their child is safe. However, the school's popularity is clear from its admissions data: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 61 applications for just 18 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.39. Only 16 of those applications were first-preference, meaning the school is a strong draw for local families but not necessarily the top choice for everyone.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 41 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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