# St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — Bradford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Andrea Haines

## Contact

- **Address:** Myers Lane, Bradford, BD2 4ES
- **Phone:** 01274 638520
- **Website:** https://fra.bcwcat.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bradford/st-francis-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-21379

## About

St Francis is a vibrant and popular school, where everyone is cherished as a child of God. Religious Life Calendar Newsletters Our School Virtues By showing these virtues it helps us to be faithful, be hopeful and be charitable. Be Just Be Attentive Be Loving Be Wise Be Courageous

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Great School Community: We've been impressed with the school's commitment to faith and social responsibility. The Headteacher's welcome makes it clear that every child is valued and loved. My child has settled in well and enjoys the after-school clubs. We're grateful for the caring and supportive community. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Warm and Welcoming School: We've been really pleased with the way the school has supported our child's transition to nursery. The staff are friendly and approachable, and the environment is calm and stimulating. We feel confident that our child is in good hands. *(Jan 2023)*
- **4/5** — Good Experience, Some Room for Improvement: Overall, we've had a positive experience at St Francis. The school's mission to help children discover their gifts is inspiring, and the facilities are generally good. However, we've noticed that the playground can get overcrowded at lunchtime, and communication with parents could be more regular. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School Experience: My children had a fantastic time at St Francis. The school's strong Catholic values and emphasis on kindness and compassion really made a difference in their lives. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the staff are always willing to listen and support. I would highly recommend the school to anyone. *(Jun 2022)*

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