St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
420
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 420 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Veronica Woodward, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 331st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 50 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 200 applications for 59 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (129 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Rounders, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 3BY |
| Headteacher | Veronica Woodward |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 420 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 420 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
331st of 13,686
Nationally
28th of 1,469
In South West
1st of 50
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
92%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
129 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
200
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 3BY
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH9 3BY
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