Our Lady and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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46% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 46%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 4%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 46.0% | 4.0% | 54.0% | 50.0% | 63.0% | 100.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 58.0% | 6.0% | 68.0% | 81.0% | 71.0% | 103.0 | 103.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 46.0% | 0.0% | 54.0% | 68.0% | 68.0% | 101.0 | 102.0 |
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School information
| URN | 148256 |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-11 |
| Headteacher | Sarah Delany |
| Trust | BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | BD10 0QA |
| Latest pupils | 194 |
| FSM eligible | 36.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Bank, Idle, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD10 0QA
www.ourladyandstbrendans.co.uk/View local authority page1274611992| DfE number | 3353 |
| UKPRN | 10087141 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2020 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 9 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2023 |