St. Clare's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy converter primary school in Bradford (Bradford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At St. Clare's Catholic Primary, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and spiritually. Our commitment to Catholic education is evident in every aspect of our curriculum, which is designed to support the whole development of each child.
We believe that instilling a strong sense of faith in our students is essential for their growth. Our school community actively promotes the values of love, compassion, and respect, helping children to build a solid foundation for their future. We encourage our students to embrace their faith and to understand its importance in their lives.
St. Clare's Catholic Primary aims to provide a full life experience for all our students. We actively promote personal development and foster a sense of belonging. Our goal is to ensure that every child discovers their unique talents and interests while enjoying their time at school. We understand that nurturing the spirit of each child is vital for their overall well-being.
Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create a supportive atmosphere where every student feels valued and understood. We prioritise emotional and social development alongside academic achievement.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Music
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Mentally Healthy Schools
- White Rose Maths
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 148477
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Constituency
- Bradford East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Moriarty Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Anwuchie | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Joyce | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Bowles | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Roxanna Drake Confirmed same person | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stephen Brewer | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Roxanne d'Arcy | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Craig Mitchell | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elaine Worsley | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Father Paul Redmond | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Michael Moriarty Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Anne Margaret Friis Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record