St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Bradford

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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Bradford, BD4 9PY

414 Pupils

389 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

39.30% FSM %

230 Boys

184 Girls

About St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 389. Current headteacher: Judith Kelby.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bradford or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bradford
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Bradford
Parliamentary Constituency	Bradford South
Ward	Tong
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	Not applicable
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-03-2021
UKPRN	10087143
URN	148258
Data Last Updated	03-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Mary Hymas	Chair of Local Governing Body	17/10/2024	16/10/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Festus Ejiofor	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne Irvine	Local Governor	24/01/2025	23/04/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Judith Kelby	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Monika Lasek	Local Governor	24/04/2025	23/04/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Idowu Olorunbumi	Local Governor	06/02/2026	05/02/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Pearson	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Miss Kimberley Richardson	Local Governor	24/01/2025	22/01/2026	Elected by parents
Miss Olivia Sykes	Local Governor	24/01/2025	25/11/2025	Elected by parents

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bradford, Bradford.

How many pupils does St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have?

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 414 pupils, with a capacity of 389.

What is the age range at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Executive Headteacher at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is Mrs Judith Kelby.

Where is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy located?

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is at Tong Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, BD4 9PY, in the Bradford local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Executive Headteacher

Mrs Judith Kelby

Tong Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford, BD4 9PY

01274681961

col.bcwcat.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 148258

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026