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

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs J Kelby

## Contact

- **Address:** St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Bradford, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01274 681961
- **Website:** https://www.stcolumbas.bradford.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bradford/st-columbas-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-21624

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Dec 2021)*

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