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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Saffron Drive, Allerton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 7NE, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.5 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for primary education within the Bradford area.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.8%
White Other17.4%
Black African13.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.6%
Other6.7%
Mixed W+B African3.6%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Location
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53.79979, -1.82108 · BD15 7NE
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148478
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestm.bcwcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2013.
Is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 44.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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