St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: Myers Lane
Town/City: Bradford
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD2 4ES
Telephone Number: 01274 638520
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Haines
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 234 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.8%

Location and administration

URN: 147922
DfE Number: 380/3351
UKPRN: 10085998
UPRN: 200004702293
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Bradford East (E14001118)
Electoral Ward: Bolton and Undercliffe (E05001344)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 417400E, 435639N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 49' 2.57" N 1° 44' 13.41" W
Plus Code: 9C5WR787+X5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Clare Bussingham - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rosalind Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2026.
  • Fr Anthony Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Keefe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mrs Sophia Kupse - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2030.
  • Mrs Melissa Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 April 2029.
  • Mrs Vicki Needs - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mr Michael Porter - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Ms Natalia Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2029.