SchoolScoresSt Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
High Busy Lane, Shipley, BD18 1HD
01274 592738 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 November 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Shipley comparisons use the 8 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Shipley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shipley. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shipley. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shipley. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 88% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Shipley. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Shipley figures pool parents at the Shipley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
16 pupils in this year group.
88% — 28 points above the Bradford average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 100% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bradford. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 24 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.7% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 14.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 39.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 16.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Higher than 24% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Shipley. Higher than 60% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 15.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Christ Church CofE Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Low Ash Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Idle CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hoyle Court Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blakehill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thackley Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorpe Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Crags Primary Leadership Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swain House Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shipley CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 November 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
62% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147982.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.