Primary
Ofsted Outstanding
About St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary-Aided school within the Diocese of Leeds. We celebrate the unique value of individuals and nurture every person to be the very best that they can be. We strive for excellence in all we do.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Jill Allen
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 42 responses • 27.6% response rate
My child is happy at this school
92.9% positive
7.2% negative
My child feels safe at this school
97.7% positive
2.4% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
90.5% positive
7.1% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
88.1% positive
4.8% negative
My child does well at this school
90.5% positive
9.5% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 42 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
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
6.9
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
R
Rachel B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Nov 22, 2022
4.0
"Some areas for improvement"
We've been pleased with the progress our child has made at St Wilfrid's. However, we've found the communication from the school to be sometimes inconsistent. Also, we wish they had more opportunities for music and arts.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
3/5
E
Emily M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Exceptional Catholic Education"
My son has thrived at St Wilfrid's. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. We love the way they incorporate faith into the curriculum.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Apr 15, 2021
4.0
"Outstanding School Community"
My daughter attended St Wilfrid's from Reception to Year 6. We were always impressed by the sense of community and the dedication of the teachers. The Catholic values are genuinely lived out in the school.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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