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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Tong Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9PY, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.1 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
389
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.7%
White Other20.0%
Black African13.3%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.77151, -1.71797 · BD4 9PY
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148258
School typeAcademy converter
Websitecol.bcwcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 36.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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