St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Address | Myers Lane, BD2 4ES |
| School Website | www.stfrancis.bradford.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1274638520 |
| URN | 147922 |
School Census
| Total | 243 |
| Girls/Boys | 121/122 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.8%/50.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 19 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/01/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/01/2013 | Good |
| 02/11/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/11/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | 1.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 110 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 26 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Grove House Primary School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Myers Lane, , BD2 4ED
Hanson Academy
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sutton Avenue, , BD2 1JP
Swain House Primary School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Radcliffe Avenue, , BD2 1JL
Wellington Primary School
(0.46 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dudley Hill Road, , BD2 3DE
Poplars Farm Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Poplars Park Road, , BD2 1LQ