St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Bingley
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Bingley, part of Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 8 schools in Bingley with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bradford (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 91% 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 (85% in reading, 85% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery (0.2 miles, Good, 87% reading, 71% maths); Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School (0.3 miles, 81% reading, 81% maths); Eldwick Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 88% maths); and Myrtle Park Primary (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 75% maths).
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & NurseryTrinity All Saints CofE VA Primary SchoolEldwick Primary SchoolMyrtle Park Primary
The trust
St Joseph's 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
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (as of September 2025): 71% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 39% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (39%).
Who goes there
9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bingley Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Moorbottom Lane, 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 83 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy issued 6 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are Beckfoot School (0.5 miles), Bingley Grammar School (0.9 miles), Dixons Cottingley Academy (1.3 miles) and Titus Salt School (1.5 miles).
Beckfoot SchoolBingley Grammar SchoolDixons Cottingley AcademyTitus Salt School
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; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in May 2020. Before that, as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (URN 107342), it was rated Good in February 2020.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils have a positive view of the school. Staff help them to achieve well, including in national assessments. The vast majority of pupils enjoy learning and playing with their peers. They are considerate of others. Pupils understand the importance of treating one another with kindness. This fosters the school's inclusive culture of care.
Pupils routinely meet the school's high expectations. Their behaviour is of a high standard. Lessons are calm. Bullying and other unkind behaviours are rare. Pupils are confident to challenge the poor conduct of others. They trust adults to help them to resolve the small number of disagreements that do occur.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed an ambitious curriculum for pupils across subjects. Leaders have strengthened the curriculum since the previous inspection. Staff appreciate these changes. They have greater clarity about what pupils need to know and the order that they should learn new knowledge. Consequently, staff introduce new topics clearly. Pupils have a secure understanding of the curriculum. They recall previous topics well. What pupils have learned previously informs their current work.
Pupils learn to read with accuracy and confidence. Staff teach the school's phonics curriculum confidently. Pupils who struggle to read are identified quickly and receive extra help to catch up.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
9.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 85% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
6
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy.
- Joe's ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kanga Kare Priestthorpe370m away · Not yet graded
- Acorns In Eldwick Out of School940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St Joseph's 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
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 10 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
4 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
174 pupils
210 places
36 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bingley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bingley
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
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
153
Total Pupils
84
Boys
69
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,359
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,197
Per pupil
£1011k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
6.4%
Persistent absence
156
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Questions parents ask about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in May 2020. Before that, as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (URN 107342), it was rated Good in February 2020.
What is the catchment area for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Joseph's 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Classes at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy average 25.5 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has around 153 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
3.3% of sessions were missed at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in 2024/25. 6.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming St Joseph's 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 Joseph's 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: Joe's Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 10 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 4 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Crownest Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4HQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)