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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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