St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 148258 • Bradford BD4 9PY
Overview
- Name
- St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 148258
- 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
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Judith Kelby (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274681961
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tong Street, Bradford BD4 9PY
Summary
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located in Bradford, serves a mixed-gender population of 414 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 389. The school is committed to nurturing a faith-filled community where every child is valued as a unique individual. Rooted in Catholic social teaching, the school emphasizes virtues such as justice, attentiveness, love, wisdom, and courage, which guide students in their daily lives.
The curriculum at St Columba's is designed to inspire students through excellent teaching and rich experiences, fostering positive relationships among pupils, families, and the wider community. The school offers a Breakfast Club and After School Care to support working families, with pre-booking and payment required for these services.
St Columba's aims to empower its pupils to contribute positively to society, promoting a just and hopeful future. The school actively engages with parents and the community to ensure that every child flourishes in a supportive environment. For more information, visit their website at www.stcolumbas.bradford.sch.uk.
The curriculum at St Columba's is designed to inspire students through excellent teaching and rich experiences, fostering positive relationships among pupils, families, and the wider community. The school offers a Breakfast Club and After School Care to support working families, with pre-booking and payment required for these services.
St Columba's aims to empower its pupils to contribute positively to society, promoting a just and hopeful future. The school actively engages with parents and the community to ensure that every child flourishes in a supportive environment. For more information, visit their website at www.stcolumbas.bradford.sch.uk.
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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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 389
- Pupils
- 414
- Boys
- 230
- Girls
- 184
- FSM %
- 39.30
- Open date
- 2021-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 414 | 230 | 184 | 389 | 39.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | 225 | 195 | 389 | 41.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 401 | 189 | 212 | 389 | 37.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 401 | 189 | 212 | 389 | 37.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 389 |
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