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St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Bradford, BD18 4RLPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

227

Pupils

2.5x

Demand

About St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bradford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Fearnley, it falls under Bradford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3019th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 153 in Bradford.

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (76 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Coding, Film Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bradford, St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressVictoria Park, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 4RL
HeadteacherElizabeth Fearnley
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)12.4%
School Capacity227 / 236 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)

3019th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

293rd of 1,506

In Yorkshire and the Humber

Top 25%

27th of 153

In Bradford

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

74%

Expected Standard

16%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:81%
Higher:52%
Writing
Expected:77%
Higher:29%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:81%
Higher:32%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

77%

'23/24

74%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

76 responses

Would Recommend This School

89%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
21%
Clubs & activities
64%
Concerns dealt with
69%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safe

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Sports HallSensory RoomArt StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketSwimmingTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningCodingFilm ClubEco ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

76

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

31 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01274531102wal.bcwcat.co.uk

Victoria Park, Shipley

Bradford, BD18 4RL

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Victoria Park, Shipley

Bradford, BD18 4RL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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