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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Bradford, United Kingdom
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About St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Columba's is a vibrant and popular school, where everyone is cherished as a child of God. We live out our mission statement of 'Every Person is Precious to God.' This is evident in the relationships we develop with each other allowing each of us to flourish to be everything God wants us to be.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs J Kelby

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.3
Teaching Quality 4.3
Communication 4.7
Student Wellbeing 4.7
Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
18.8
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

49.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 4

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Emily G
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Fantastic School with a Heart of Gold"

We love St Columba's. The school's values of kindness, respect, and compassion have really helped our child develop into a confident and caring little person. The teachers are supportive and encouraging, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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James C
Parent Jun 15, 2022
5.0

"Excellent Education with a Catholic Twist"

As a Catholic family, we were drawn to St Columba's because of its strong Catholic ethos. The school's education is excellent, and the teachers are passionate about helping the children develop their faith. We're so glad we made the choice to send our child here.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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Oliver W
Parent Mar 1, 2022
4.0

"Some Good, Some Not So Good"

We've had a mixed experience at St Columba's. The school's facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the teachers are generally supportive. However, the school's communication with parents could be improved, and we've experienced some issues with bullying.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
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Hannah T
Parent Dec 25, 2021
4.0

"Lovely School with a Warm Community"

We moved out of the area, but our child still talks fondly of their time at St Columba's. The school's community is warm and welcoming, and the teachers are dedicated to helping the children succeed. We're grateful for the experience our child had here.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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