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

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Scotchman Road, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 5ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 33rd of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 November 2022, report published 15 January 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

226 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals18.6%

18.6%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.8%

58.8%, 37.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.7%

17.7%, 2.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Carlton Mills	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	45% met the expected standard
Margaret McMillan Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	55% met the expected standard
Lilycroft Primary School	0.3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	70% met the expected standard
St Philip's CofE Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Westbourne Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr John Devlin
Phone: 01274543445
Website: scfm.bcwcat.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Scotchman Road, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 5AT
Local authority: Bradford
URN: 147923

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.