St Francis Catholic Primary School
URN: 107332 • Bradford BD2 4ES
Overview
- Name
- St Francis Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 107332
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Copley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Myers Lane, Bradford BD2 4ES
Summary
St Francis Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Bradford, serving a mixed-gender population of 243 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on its strong Catholic identity, where Gospel values guide daily activities and interactions. The ethos emphasizes the importance of each child as a unique gift from God, fostering an environment of faith, knowledge, and love.
The curriculum at St Francis is designed to nurture the whole child, integrating character education with a focus on Christ-centred virtues. It aims to provide a broad and balanced educational experience that meets the National Curriculum requirements while also addressing the diverse needs of all learners. The school employs a variety of teaching methods and resources to inspire a passion for learning and to build cultural capital.
St Francis is committed to supporting its pupils in becoming kind, compassionate, and confident individuals. The school community encourages collaboration and resilience, ensuring that every child is valued and supported in their educational journey. Parents are invited to engage with the school and explore the vibrant community that fosters both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Francis is designed to nurture the whole child, integrating character education with a focus on Christ-centred virtues. It aims to provide a broad and balanced educational experience that meets the National Curriculum requirements while also addressing the diverse needs of all learners. The school employs a variety of teaching methods and resources to inspire a passion for learning and to build cultural capital.
St Francis is committed to supporting its pupils in becoming kind, compassionate, and confident individuals. The school community encourages collaboration and resilience, ensuring that every child is valued and supported in their educational journey. Parents are invited to engage with the school and explore the vibrant community that fosters both academic and personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Farnham Primary School (75.5)
- St John's CofE Primary School (74.1)
- Idle CofE Primary School (73.7)
- Feversham Primary Academy (72.5)
- Barkerend Primary Leadership Academy (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 243
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 131
- FSM %
- 7.90
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 243 | 112 | 131 | 210 | 7.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 243 | 112 | 131 | 210 | 7.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 243 | 112 | 131 | 210 | 7.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 243 | 112 | 131 | 210 | 7.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 243 | 112 | 131 | 210 | 7.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 243 | 112 | 131 | 210 | 7.90 |
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