St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Bradford, BD14 6HW · Bradford · primary school
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50th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.1/10 against 4,089 of them, against 6.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a ski club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the ski club operate in terms of travel and equipment costs? What specific support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a "good school" where pupils "enjoy learning and feel safe." The inspection confirms that the school’s core values are "woven through the fabric of the school," fostering a community where staff have "high expectations" and pupils demonstrate "respectful and tolerant views of others."
Strengths
- Pupils "attain highly" in reading and mathematics, making progress "well above the national average" by the end of Year 6.
- Early reading is taught "consistently well," with staff ensuring books are "well matched to the sounds they know."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well by staff," who seek external advice when required.
- There are "warm relationships between pupils and staff," and most parents describe the school as feeling "like a family."
- Behaviour is generally strong, with "low-level disruption" not tolerated and routines "well established."
Areas to improve
- In foundation subjects, teachers must "regularly check for misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ knowledge" to prevent inconsistent assessment and learning gaps.
- Pupils need to use "subject-specific vocabulary and key concepts" more frequently in different contexts to ensure they remember their meaning consistently.
- The school must ensure older pupils are equipped to understand the dangers of "radicalisation and extremism," as they currently do not grasp these risks well.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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