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Westminster Church of England Primary Academy

Bradford, BD3 0HWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
#10,493
of 13,686 nationally

About Westminster Church of England Primary Academy

Westminster Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 41 first-preference applications for 41 places in the 2025/26 admissions round and an oversubscription ratio of 1.39, meaning 57 families applied in total for those spots. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in its data. The school is led by headteacher Simon Gallacher and serves 477 pupils aged 3 to 11, operating below its capacity of 630. As a Church of England primary in Bradford, it offers a nursery provision and a range of facilities including a forest school, chapel, gymnasium, and playing fields, alongside clubs like coding, chess, and choir.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWestminster Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD3 0HW
HeadteacherSimon Gallacher
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils477
Free School Meals (FSM)43.3%
School Capacity477 / 630 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibraryICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketFootballDanceAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessScience ClubChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westminster Church of England Primary Academy

Westminster Church of England Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.