Is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 January 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 66 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 98% of pupils at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, BH9 3BY

Local ranking1st of 66 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 January 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 98.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 45.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 98.0%
Writing (Expected): 100.0%
Maths (Expected): 98.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 98.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 113.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 114.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 420
Boys: 215 (51%)
Girls: 205 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 12.1%
FSM Eligible: 9.1%
EAL: 32.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 10.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,751/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.7%
White Other: 18.7%
Black African: 6.0%
Asian Indian: 5.5%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
Asian Chinese: 1.7%
Asian Other: 1.4%

56.7%

White British

18.7%

White Other

6.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01202528811

veronica.woodward@stwalburgasprimary.co.uk

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St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road

Bournemouth, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113898
UKPRN: 10069799
Establishment No.: 5200

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