St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
URN: 148101 • Bradford BD5 0RB
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 148101
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Tolson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274727970
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Lane, Bradford BD5 0RB
Summary
      St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Bradford, is a mixed voluntary academy with a current enrolment of 332 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 350. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where each child is valued as a unique individual. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to develop students academically, emotionally, and spiritually through a curriculum that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.
The school's mission, "to protect with love all of God's gifts," reflects its dedication to fostering a supportive community. St Joseph's emphasizes the importance of friendship, kindness, and empathy, encouraging students to understand and respond to the needs of others. The curriculum is designed to be rich and engaging, providing memorable experiences that contribute to the holistic development of each child.
St Joseph's also prioritizes the promotion of British values, ensuring that students learn about diversity and the importance of safe relationships. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to support the educational journey of its pupils, fostering a collaborative approach to learning and personal growth.
      The school's mission, "to protect with love all of God's gifts," reflects its dedication to fostering a supportive community. St Joseph's emphasizes the importance of friendship, kindness, and empathy, encouraging students to understand and respond to the needs of others. The curriculum is designed to be rich and engaging, providing memorable experiences that contribute to the holistic development of each child.
St Joseph's also prioritizes the promotion of British values, ensuring that students learn about diversity and the importance of safe relationships. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to support the educational journey of its pupils, fostering a collaborative approach to learning and personal growth.
Useful links
- Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust (other)
- Parent View (other)
- Visit Site (other)
- School Performance Measures (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
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
- 350
- Pupils
- 332
- Boys
- 178
- Girls
- 154
- FSM %
- 31.80
- Open date
- 2020-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 332 | 178 | 154 | 350 | 31.80 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 343 | 187 | 156 | 350 | 36.50 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 334 | 166 | 168 | 350 | 41.40 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 334 | 166 | 168 | 350 | 41.40 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 321 | 150 | 171 | 350 | 38.70 | 
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