St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Young Street, Bradford, BD8 9RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Bradford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 62nd of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2023, report published 4 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
This is a highly inclusive school that serves a diverse community. Pupils say that newcomers are welcome and 'soon feel part of the family'. The school ensures that pupils are safe and well cared for. Through the school's key virtues, such as kindness and respect, pupils learn how to become good citizens. They are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils enjoy coming to school. This is reflected in significant improvements in attendance. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Staff strive to remove any barriers to learning. Many pupils achieve well, but some do not achieve in line with the school's expectations. Where this is the case, the school takes swift action to address it. The impact of this action is beginning to be seen in some areas, such as phonics. Most pupils behave very well. They are polite and respectful of their peers and adults. They interact well with each other at social times. However, pupils report that learning in classrooms is occasionally disrupted by poor behaviour. Adults' expectations for behaviour are not consistently high across the school. Pupils say that bullying does sometimes happen, but that adults sort it out quickly.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not consistently choose the best resources and materials to help pupils to learn key knowledge and skills. This means that, in some subjects, pupils do not acquire the key knowledge that they need to and do not retain learning long term. The school should develop teachers' pedagogical knowledge so that they consistently use teaching approaches, materials and resources that support pupils to develop detailed knowledge and skills.
- Adults' expectations for behaviour are not consistently high. While there is consistent use of the strategies outlined in the behaviour policy, the extent to which pupils are expected to comply with these varies. As a result, learning is occasionally affected by poor behaviour. The school should ensure that all adults have the same high expectations to eradicate any disruption to learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
117 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St William's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girlington Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Whetley Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Lidget Green Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 41% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Princeville | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Crossley Hall Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Fiona Parker
- Phone
- 01274545743
- Address
- Young Street, Bradford, BD8 9RG
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 148102
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.