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

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 34th of 155 primary schools in Bradford. 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), 80% 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

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

Victoria Park, Shipley, BD18 4RL

Local ranking34th of 155 primary schools in Bradford

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

236

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 November 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 23.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 227
Boys: 114 (51%)
Girls: 111 (49%)
Capacity: 236 (95% full)
SEND: 16.7%
FSM Eligible: 12.4%
EAL: 8.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.4%
SEN Support: 12.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,592/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.2%
Asian Pakistani: 11.6%
White Other: 9.3%
Mixed Other: 4.9%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%
Asian Indian: 1.8%
Other: 1.8%

62.2%

White British

11.6%

Asian Pakistani

9.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01274531102

office@wal.bcwcat.co.uk

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Victoria Park

Shipley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 142947
UKPRN: 10057169
Establishment No.: 3371
Trust: BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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