St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
95%
Capacity
332
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Joseph's 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 332 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 350 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Tolson, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10445th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 111th out of 153 in Bradford.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 32 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Library, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, St Joseph'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Park Lane, Park Lane Bd5 0rb, Bradford, Bradford, BD5 0RB |
| Headteacher | Sarah Tolson |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 332 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.8% |
| School Capacity | 332 / 350 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10445th of 13,686
Nationally
1114th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
111th of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
51%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Park Lane, Park Lane Bd5 0rb, Bradford
Bradford, BD5 0RB
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