The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 98% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
98%
+36.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
45%
+37.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Mrs Veronica Woodward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School, Malvern Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen's Park Academy
Primary · 409m away
Bournemouth School
Secondary · 468m away
Queen's Park Infant Academy
Primary · 516m away
Bournemouth School for Girls
Secondary · 862m away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Bishop of Winchester Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School take?
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School?
St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School is in Bournemouth, BH9 3BY, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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