St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Bradford
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bradford, 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 31st-highest of the 110 schools in Bradford with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Bradford and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are Carlton Mills (under 0.1 miles, Good, 59% reading, 55% maths); Margaret McMillan Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths); Lilycroft Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); and St Philip's CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 83% maths).
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Carlton MillsMargaret McMillan Primary SchoolLilycroft Primary SchoolSt Philip's CofE Primary School
The trust
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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
58.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (70%) and Black (11%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Frizinghall Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Scotchman Road Westfield Rd, 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy issued 27 suspensions, 11.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles); Bradford Girls' Grammar School (0.6 miles); Oasis Academy Lister Park (0.9 miles); and Valley Academy (1 mile).
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary AcademyBradford Girls' Grammar SchoolOasis Academy Lister ParkValley Academy
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
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
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
18.6%
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 declined from 87% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy.
- Kanga Kare Carlton MillsAt the school · Not yet graded
- Bright Future Nursery And After School Club Ltd960m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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
- 68
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 17
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 68 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 55 slight.
17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
40
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
20.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
226
Total Pupils
116
Boys
110
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,449
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,757
Per pupil
£1353k
Total funding
£65k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
186
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 Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Questions parents ask about St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, Bradford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Classes at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has around 226 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
4.8% of sessions were missed at St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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.
Does St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Kanga Kare Carlton Mills (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 68 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 55 slight. 17 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Cuthbert and the First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Scotchman Road, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 5AT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)