St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

A good academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy.

Bradford, BD95AT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Scotchman Road
Heaton
Bradford, BD95AT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147923
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Scotchman Road, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 5AT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
238
Free School Meals
22.3% (53 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 106.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
238 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence In All We Do. Outstanding Every Day."

Loving Courageous Attentive Wise Just

Our Catholic identity is central to who we are. Prayer, worship and service are woven into the life of the school, and we encourage children not just to learn about faith, but to live it through their actions, whether in the classroom, on the playground or in the wider community.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to St Cuthbert & The First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School. Our vision is Excellence in all we do, outstanding every day. Our mission, Through the sign of the cross we follow Jesus, reminds us that we are a Catholic family rooted in faith, and that Christ is our guide in how we live and learn together. Life at the school is shaped by the Virtues to Live By, which encourage our children to be loving, courageous, attentive, wise and just. Our Catholic identity is central to who we are. Prayer, worship and service are woven into the life of the school, and we encourage children not just to learn about faith, but to live it through their actions, whether in the classroom, on the playground or in the wider community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Mini Vinnies

SEND Provision

SEN provision includes Quality First Teaching, targeted small group work, and specific individual support. The SENCO coordinates support, maintains the SEND register, and liaises with outside agencies such as Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy. IEPs are reviewed termly with parents. Homework may be adjusted to meet individual needs. A home/school contact book may be used. The school uses Bradford's range of SEND services and information. Students may access additional support through external agencies as needed.

Financial Information

Nursery: 15 hours free per week (term time, 38 weeks). 30 hours free for eligible working parents. Additional sessions charged at £15 per 3-hour session. Free fruit snack provided. School meals (for 30-hour children) £2.00 per day. Children may bring their own packed lunch. Activities not directly related to the EYFS may be charged (Ad Hoc). Milk is free. Invoices are itemised; parents can opt out of chargeable extras. The statutory guidance also notes that some charges are permissible for optional services or consumables, but free entitlements should remain available.

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