Reception places 2025- Come see the school in action!
Welcome to St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Shipley
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive academy school located in Shipley, Bradford. With a strong Catholic ethos at the heart of our community, we are dedicated to nurturing the talents and potential of every child who joins us.
Exceptional Opportunities for Reception Children
At St Anthony's, we believe in providing an exceptional educational experience from the very start of a child's journey with us. Our Reception classes offer smaller than average class sizes, allowing our dedicated team of early years professionals to provide personalised attention and support to each child.
A Caring and Welcoming Environment
As highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection, our school is a caring and compassionate community where relationships between pupils and staff are strong. Behaviour in lessons is consistently positive, and our children thrive in this nurturing setting.
A Broad and Ambitious Curriculum
Our curriculum for Reception children is designed to be developmentally appropriate and play-based, ensuring that learning is engaging, meaningful, and tailored to the needs of each individual. We offer a broad range of experiences, both indoors and outdoors, to support the holistic development of our youngest learners.
Inclusive and Supportive
At St Anthony's, we are proud to be an inclusive school that celebrates the diversity of our community. Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are well supported and play a full and active part in the life of our school.
Rooted in Faith and Values
As a Catholic school, our mission is to educate children in the spirit of the Gospel values and the traditions of the Catholic Church. By placing Christ at the centre of all we do, we nurture the virtues of gentleness, forgiveness, and honesty, and work to raise citizens of the future who respect and love the world we live in.
Discover the St Anthony's Difference
We warmly invite you to visit our school and see for yourself the exceptional opportunities we provide for our Reception children. To arrange a tour or discuss your child's admission, please contact the school office at 01274 592738 or email: office@sas.bcwcat.co.uk
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OFSTED Report
We hope you enjoy reading our latest OFSTED report which took place in October 2024!
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Apply for a place
Bradford Metropolitan District Council coordinates Reception stage admissions for all Bradford Schools. The closing date for September applications is January of that year.
Supplementary Application Forms for baptised Catholic children (SIFS) should also be completed and returned to the school.
Bradford Admissions contacts details
telephone: 01274 439200
email: primaryadmissions@bradford.gov.uk
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