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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Goodgraded 23/01/2024Ages 2–11414 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Bradford. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 414 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/01/2024, St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bradford can view St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)50%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake38.1%
Free school meals38.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language31.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence22.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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