St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
93%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Matthew'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 224 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Whitehead, 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 8501st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 89th out of 153 in Bradford.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 23 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 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 Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy include Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, St Matthew'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 | Saffron Drive, Bradford, Bradford, BD15 7NE |
| Headteacher | Paul Whitehead |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.0% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 240 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jan 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8501st of 13,686
Nationally
901st of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
89th 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
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'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
2025/26Oversubscribed23
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Saffron Drive, Bradford
Bradford, BD15 7NE
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