St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 148478 • Bradford BD15 7NE
Overview
- Name
- St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 148478
- 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
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Whitehead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274541737
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Saffron Drive, Bradford BD15 7NE
Summary
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, located in Bradford, is a mixed voluntary academy with a current enrolment of 224 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 240. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child is valued as a unique individual. The ethos is deeply rooted in Catholic values, encouraging students to embody qualities such as love, forgiveness, and compassion, as reflected in their mission statement, "Come Follow Me – Be the best that I can be."
The curriculum at St Matthew's aims to provide a well-rounded education, focusing not only on academic achievement but also on personal growth and moral development. The school places a strong emphasis on the religious life of the community, integrating faith into daily activities and learning experiences.
St Matthew's also prioritises community engagement and support, with initiatives that involve parents and local stakeholders. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mr P Whitehead, is dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that all children can thrive and leave with fond memories of their time at the school.
The curriculum at St Matthew's aims to provide a well-rounded education, focusing not only on academic achievement but also on personal growth and moral development. The school places a strong emphasis on the religious life of the community, integrating faith into daily activities and learning experiences.
St Matthew's also prioritises community engagement and support, with initiatives that involve parents and local stakeholders. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mr P Whitehead, is dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that all children can thrive and leave with fond memories of their time at the school.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- British Values (download)
- Finance - Transparency (download)
- Pupil Premium (download)
- Section 48 Report (download)
- Uniform (download)
- Admissions (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
- 240
- Pupils
- 224
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 121
- FSM %
- 29.00
- Open date
- 2023-05-01
- 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 | 103 | 121 | 240 | 29.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 108 | 121 | 240 | 27.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 |
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