# St Matthew's 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:** Mr P Whitehead

## Contact

- **Address:** Saffron Drive, Allerton, Bradford BD15 7NE
- **Phone:** 01274 541737
- **Website:** https://stm.bcwcat.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bradford/st-matthews-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-21819

## About

St. Matthew's is a vibrant and popular school, where everyone is cherished as a child of God. Our motto is based on the calling of St Matthew and the desire to give children and adults the opportunity to be the best that they can possibly be.

## Official rankings

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

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Support for Children: I've been really impressed with the support my child receives at St Matthew's. The staff are always willing to listen and offer guidance, and the school's programs for children with special needs are outstanding. My child feels happy and included, which is all that matters to me. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic School, Amazing Values!: I'm so grateful to have found St Matthew's Catholic Primary School for my children. The values they instill in the children are truly inspiring and it's wonderful to see my kids grow into compassionate and considerate individuals. The staff are always friendly and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Great Aspects, Some Room for Improvement: Overall, I'm pleased with St Matthew's, but I do have some concerns about the school's communication with parents. Sometimes we don't receive updates about our child's progress or upcoming events, which can be frustrating. However, the school's facilities and values are truly wonderful, and the teachers are generally very dedicated and caring. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Great Learning Environment: My child attended St Matthew's for 5 years and we were consistently impressed with the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education. The teachers were always approachable and enthusiastic, and the school's facilities were well-maintained and modern. *(Mar 2022)*

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