St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
89%
Capacity
397
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Winefride'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 397 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 445 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Lavin, it falls under Bradford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8596th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 93rd out of 153 in Bradford.
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 39 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 73% recommending the school (80 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 Winefride's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, St Winefride'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 | St Paul's Avenue, Bradford, Bradford, BD6 1SR |
| Headteacher | Ben Lavin |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 397 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.0% |
| School Capacity | 397 / 445 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8596th of 13,686
Nationally
913th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
93rd of 153
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
80 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
93
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Paul's Avenue, Bradford
Bradford, BD6 1SR
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