St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Tong Street Dudley Hill Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 9PY |
| Phone | 01274681961 |
| Reference Number | 148258 |
St Columba’s Catholic Primary School has been rated as good overall in its first routine inspection since becoming an academy. The school fosters a warm environment where respect among pupils and towards adults is emphasized, supported by a behavior system rooted in Catholic values. Continuous improvement of the curriculum has been noted, particularly in creating engaging programs to enhance pupils' skills, especially in language and communication. Despite the positive overall performance, the school acknowledges the need to refine curriculum planning to address specific subject areas more effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 414 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.56%
Girls: 44.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 16 | 49 |
| 2 | 22 | 28 | 50 |
| 3 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| 4 | 26 | 22 | 48 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| 6 | 25 | 24 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.7% |
| White, Other | 20% |
| African | 13.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2021 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as St Columba's Catholic Primary School | |
| 09 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate respect towards each other and staff.
- The curriculum has been effectively redesigned to enhance learning.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High-quality pastoral support available for pupils and families.
- Early years provision is engaging and well-structured.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clearly planned small steps for curriculum content.
- Curriculum knowledge mats do not consistently match essential vocabulary.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | ||
| Writing | 3 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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