St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
URN: 147922 • Bradford BD2 4ES
Overview
- Name
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 147922
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrea Haines (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274638520
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Myers Lane, Bradford BD2 4ES
Summary
St Francis Catholic Primary School, located in Bradford, is a mixed voluntary academy with a current enrolment of 224 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child is valued as a unique gift from God. With a strong Catholic identity, the school emphasizes Gospel values, encouraging students to grow in faith, knowledge, and love.
The curriculum at St Francis is designed to support the holistic development of each child, incorporating a range of subjects and activities that promote both academic and personal growth. The school employs the Little Wandle phonics scheme for early reading, alongside a variety of book-banded reading materials. St Francis aims to cultivate virtues such as kindness, compassion, and resilience, preparing students to make positive contributions to their communities.
Community involvement and parental engagement are integral to the school’s ethos. The headteacher, Mrs. Andrea Haines, invites families to participate in the school’s vibrant community, highlighting the importance of collaboration in nurturing children’s potential and celebrating their successes.
The curriculum at St Francis is designed to support the holistic development of each child, incorporating a range of subjects and activities that promote both academic and personal growth. The school employs the Little Wandle phonics scheme for early reading, alongside a variety of book-banded reading materials. St Francis aims to cultivate virtues such as kindness, compassion, and resilience, preparing students to make positive contributions to their communities.
Community involvement and parental engagement are integral to the school’s ethos. The headteacher, Mrs. Andrea Haines, invites families to participate in the school’s vibrant community, highlighting the importance of collaboration in nurturing children’s potential and celebrating their successes.
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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
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 224
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 10.60
- Open date
- 2020-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 224 | 121 | 103 | 210 | 10.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | 125 | 115 | 210 | 9.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 233 | 114 | 119 | 210 | 9.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 233 | 114 | 119 | 210 | 9.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 231 | 113 | 118 | 210 | 9.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 |
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