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St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 224 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

224

Pupils

210

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is managed by Bradford and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Myers Lane, Bradford, BD2 4ES
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Catholic
Free school meals
10.6% of pupils
DfE URN
147922

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Is St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 224 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bradford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.