St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Address: High Busy Lane
Town/City: Shipley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD18 1HD
Telephone Number: 01274 592738
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman 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: Mr Ashley Wilkinson
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 108 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.7%

Location and administration

URN: 147982
DfE Number: 380/3373
UKPRN: 10086001
UPRN: 100052235358
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Shipley (E14001472)
Electoral Ward: Windhill and Wrose (E05001368)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 416497E, 437798N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 50' 12.53" N 1° 45' 2.37" W
Plus Code: 9C5WR6PX+PP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Dr Wardah Ali - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 September 2025.
  • Mrs Carol Armitage - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Mr Nick Connor - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2029.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Fearnley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Hahn - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mrs Maud Halstead - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Mrs Barbara Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Kath Spillane - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Kath Spillane - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Miss Charlene Spratt - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 November 2025.
  • Father Kieron Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Ashley Wilkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.