St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Keighley
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Keighley, part of Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 32 schools in Keighley with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Anne's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Anne's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (73% in reading, 83% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Anne's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put St Anne's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Anne's Catholic Primary School are Victoria Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); Eastwood Community School (0.4 miles, Good, 52% reading, 50% maths); Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good, 56% reading, 65% maths); and Parkwood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 59% reading, 48% maths).
St Anne's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Victoria Primary SchoolEastwood Community SchoolKeighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and NurseryParkwood Primary School
The trust
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is one of 19 schools run by Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 19 schools in Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust
Who goes there
69.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (69%) and White British (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Keighley Rail Station, about 580 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
36 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North St Spring Gardens Lane, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Anne's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Anne's Catholic Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 3.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Anne's Catholic Primary School are The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles); Carlton Keighley (0.8 miles); and Beckfoot Oakbank (1.3 miles).
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyCarlton KeighleyBeckfoot Oakbank
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Bradford published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 0.58 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
22.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Anne's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Anne's Catholic Primary School is in Bradford; for families living there:
- Bradford's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 102
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 33
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 102 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 33 serious and 67 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Anne's Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
211 pupils
210 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Keighley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Keighley
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,475
Applications
6,301
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
249
Total Pupils
126
Boys
123
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
22.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,310
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,842
Per pupil
£1381k
Total funding
£73k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
13.9%
Persistent absence
187
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Anne's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Anne's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is St Anne's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
How close to St Anne's Catholic Primary School do you need to live?
Bradford published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at St Anne's Catholic Primary School on distance went to a family 0.58 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Anne's Catholic Primary School average 26 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School has around 249 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at St Anne's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 13.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming St Anne's Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 102 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 33 serious and 67 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is at North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3AD.
Sources: Bradford admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)